If m∠XWY = 20, m∠XWZ = 40, and XY = 16, what is the value of YZ? Three rays extend out from W through X, Y, and Z. Segments are

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If m∠XWY = 20, m∠XWZ = 40, and XY = 16, what is the value of YZ? Three rays extend out from W through X, Y, and Z. Segments are

drawn to connect the rays, creating 2 right triangles.

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Korvikt [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-02T18:31:05+03:00

Korvikt [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

YZ=16

Explanation:

XWY=20 XWZ=40, XWY is half of XWZ, which means ZWY =20. Now you can say that the triangles are congruent through the AAS postulate, so you know that YZ-16 because of CPCTC