Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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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]](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff7e912d8-40dc-430f-940e-54afe6f8f7ab%2F10a98aa1-9d62-40fc-8a5e-1577b4133b36%2Flmkauu_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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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