Question 20 of 50 5 C B The value of x is: S A O 20. O 13. O 40. 32 E

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**Question 20 of 50**

The value of \( x \) is:

[Diagram Explanation]

The diagram shows two parallel lines, \( \overline{BE} \) and \( \overline{CD} \), intersecting with diagonals, forming a triangle \( \triangle ABC \) and a small triangle within it, \( \triangle BED \).

- Side \( AB = 8 \)
- Side \( BE = 32 \)
- Side \( BC = 5 \)
- Side \( ED = x \)

Three answer choices are given:

- 20
- 13
- 40

[End of Diagram Explanation]
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 20 of 50** The value of \( x \) is: [Diagram Explanation] The diagram shows two parallel lines, \( \overline{BE} \) and \( \overline{CD} \), intersecting with diagonals, forming a triangle \( \triangle ABC \) and a small triangle within it, \( \triangle BED \). - Side \( AB = 8 \) - Side \( BE = 32 \) - Side \( BC = 5 \) - Side \( ED = x \) Three answer choices are given: - 20 - 13 - 40 [End of Diagram Explanation]
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