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To find the measure of \( \overline{DE} \), we need to first understand the information given in the diagram.

### Given:
- \( \overline{CD} = 2x + 7 \)
- \( \overline{DE} = 4(x - 3) \)

These expressions represent the lengths of segments \( \overline{CD} \) and \( \overline{DE} \) respectively.

### Steps to Solve:
1. **Assume the entire segment \( \overline{CE} \) is a straight line, meaning \( \overline{CD} + \overline{DE} \) equals the length of \( \overline{CE} \).**
2. **Set up the equation for the total length of the line segment if additional information were provided.** 
   - Unfortunately, the problem does not provide a direct relation between \( \overline{CD} \) and \( \overline{DE} \). So, we assume we only need to calculate the length of \( \overline{DE} \).

3. **Calculate \( \overline{DE} \):**

   - \( \overline{DE} = 4(x - 3) \)

   - Simplify \( \overline{DE} \):
     \[
     \overline{DE} = 4x - 12
     \]

Without the value of \( x \) or further information, this is the simplified form of \( \overline{DE} \). If \( x \) is given or additional constraints are provided, you can substitute it to find the specific length of \( \overline{DE} \).

Would you like to provide a value for \( x \) or any other details? Or do you have any questions?

### Related Questions:
1. If \( x = 5 \), what is the exact length of \( \overline{DE} \)?
2. How does the length of \( \overline{CD} \) compare to \( \overline{DE} \)?
3. What would be the total length of \( \overline{CE} \) if \( \overline{CD} + \overline{DE} = \overline{CE} \)?
4. What is the length of \( \overline{CD} \) if \( x = 2 \)?
5. Can you find the length of \( \overline{CE} \) if \( x = 4 \)?

### Tip:
Always check if the given expressions can be set equal to each other when additional conditions are provided, especially when dealing with straight-line segments.

Learn how to find the measure of line segment DE in a geometric diagram. This problem involves using given segment lengths and algebraic expressions to calculate the length of DE. Suitable for high school geometry students.

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