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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