△XYZ is an isosceles triangle such that XY=XZ. It is given that YS⊥XZ and ZT⊥XY. What is the relation between YS and ZT?
- AYS>ZT
- BYS=2ZT
- CYS
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YS=ZTSolution & Step-by-step Explanation
In △XYZ, it is given that XY=XZ, which means △XYZ is an isosceles triangle.
Consequently, the angles opposite to equal sides are also equal:
∠XZY=∠XYZ
Now consider △YSZ and △ZTY:
∠YSZ=∠ZTY=90
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(since YS⊥XZ and ZT⊥XY)
∠SZY=∠TYZ (since ∠XZY=∠XYZ)
YZ=ZY (Common side)
By Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) congruence criterion:
△YSZ≅△ZTY
By CPCT (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles):
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△XYZ is an isosceles triangle such that XY=XZ. It is given that YS⊥XZ and ZT⊥XY. What is the relation between YS and ZT?AYS>ZTBYS=2ZTCYSDYS=ZTShare This Question
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