In a triangle XYZ, XY = YZ, then which of the following is true?

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∠X=∠Y

∠Y=∠Z

∠Z=∠X

∠X=∠Y=∠Z

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

A triangle is a three-sided polygon with three angles subtended between the three sides.
When any two sides of a triangle are the same , it is called an isosceles triangle.
Here it is given that XY = YZ, the two sides are equal, hence the triangle XYZ is an isosceles triangle.
For an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite to the equal sides are equal.
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Let us prove the statement. Construct a median YP from the vertex Y of the triangle.
Consider the triangles XYP and ZYP, P is the midpoint of XZ, and hence, we have:
XY=YZ
XP=ZP
YP=YP
Hence, the triangles XYP and ZYP are congruent to each other by SSS (Side-Side-Side) criterion.
ΔXYP≅ΔZYP
The corresponding angles of congruent triangles are equal, then, we have:
∠Z=∠X
So ,option C)∠Z=∠X is the correct answer.

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