
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

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# Your action step 2

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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On the extension of side \(AB\) of triangle \(ABC\) beyond point \(A\), point \(D\) is taken such that \(AD = AB\). On the extension of side \(AC\) of triangle \(ABC\) beyond point \(A\), point \(E\) is taken such that \(AE = AC\). Find the distance between points \(D\) and \(E\) if \(BC = 5\).

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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