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To answer this question we will have to make use of <u>the Isosceles Triangle Theorem</u> which states that the perpendicular bisector of the base of an isosceles triangle is also the angle bisector of the vertex angle. Thus, as a corollary we know that is EF is the angle bisector of the vertex angle ∠E, then, EF is the perpendicular bisector of the of the base DK.
Please follow the diagram of a complete understanding of the logic and the solution.
As EF is the angle bisector as given in the question, thus we will have:
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Also, from the Theorem we know that KF will be half of DK and thus, KF will be:
centimeters.
Likewise, from the same theorem we have: 
Hi there!
You would use open intervals.
In the given inequality, the "<" sign is used, which means "greater than".
Open intervals would be used unless the inequality uses "≤" or "≥", which
mean "equal to or greater/less than". Closed brackets would be used in this
instance.
The answer would be y = 9
If BC = 12 and CD = 5 then BD = 17. 12 + 5 = 17