Triangle and tangent line circle

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The discussion centers on the geometric properties of triangle ABC with an inscribed circle O, focusing on the tangent points D, E, and F. The area of triangle ADF is analyzed in relation to segments AG and AE, with a specific equation ADF/(AG.AE) being posed. Additionally, the problem involves calculating the length of side BC given BD=4 and CF=2, leading to the quadratic equation X^2+Px-Q=0, where AD is expressed in terms of the circumradius R. Participants are encouraged to provide diagrams and previous attempts to facilitate problem-solving.

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A triangle ABC, where ,<A = 60 degrees. Let O be the inscribed circle of triangle ABC, as shown in the figure. Let D, E, and F be the points at which O is tangent to the sides AB, BC and CA. And let G be the point of intersection of the line segment AE and the circle O. (but AE line not cross point O as a center of circle). Set x=AD


1.Let ADF be the area of the triangle ADF.Then ADF/(AG.AE)= ?
2. When BD=4 and CF=2 then BC=? and x satified the equation X^2+Px-Q=0
Solving this equation, we have AD=R




I hope some one can help me i have tried it a lot of time but still can't solve it
 
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Have you drawn a diagram? Or attach that figure that's referred to in the question.

Also, could you show your attempts so far?

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