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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?

  1. A
    YS>ZT
  2. B
    YS=2ZT
  3. C
    YS
  4. D
    YS=ZT

Solution & 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

(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):

YS=ZT

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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?
A
YS>ZT
B
YS=2ZT
C
YS
D
YS=ZT

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