I don’t even know where to start please help

Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation: we will use pathogorean theorem because there is a right triangle. a^2+b^2=c^2
We know BE=9 we need AE to find AB
You can make another triangle on the end. AD=28 - 12 (BC) = 16
16/2 = 8 so AE= 8
8^2+9^2=c^2
145=c^2
Square root of 145=c
C=12.04