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    Question

    In triangle XYZ, XY = YZ and m∠X = 78°. Find the

    value of m∠Y.
    A 28° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 34° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 39° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the base angles be m∠Y and m∠Z. Since XY = YZ, m∠X = m∠Z. m∠X + m∠Y + m∠Z = 180º 78º + m∠Y + 78º  = 180º ⇒ 156º + m∠Y = 180º ⇒ m∠Y = 180º - 156º ⇒ m∠Y = 24º

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