Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A circle has diameter XYXY. A point ZZ is any point on the circumference different from XX and YY. Another point WW is chosen on the circumference on the same side of XYXY as ZZ. Answer the following. a. (i) State the special name of triangle XYZXYZ and give a reason for your answer. b. (ii) Compare ∠XZW\angle XZW and ∠XYW\angle XYW. Justify your conclusion. c. (iii) Write a short explanation, in not more than five lines, to show why the result in part (i) holds for every position of ZZ on the circle.

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