Question: 25. Using a compass and a straightedge, a student constructed a triangle in which XY is one of the sides. The compass is opened to
25. Using a compass and a straightedge, a student constructed a triangle in which XY is one of the sides.
The compass is opened to a set length and two intersecting arcs are drawn above XY using X and Y as the centers. The intersection of the two arcs is labeled as point Z.
Part A
What could be the set length of the compass so that triangle XYZ is isosceles but not equilateral?
Select all that apply.
A. less than 1/2 (XY)
B. equal to1/2 (XY)
C. between 1/2 (XY) and (XY)
D. equal to (XY)
E. greater than (XY)
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