As shown in the figure, in △ ABC, ab = AC, be = AE, the perimeter of △ BCE is 12, BC = 5, find the length of ab

As shown in the figure, in △ ABC, ab = AC, be = AE, the perimeter of △ BCE is 12, BC = 5, find the length of ab

The perimeter of ∵ BCE is 12, ∵ BC + CE + be = 12, ∵ BC = 5, be = AE, ∵ 5 + CE + AE = 12, ∵ AC = 7, ∵ AB = AC, ∵ AB = 7