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In the figure, AB = AC and AD || BC find the value of y + z - x.

  1. 40

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The correct option is A 40
Given: AB || BC and AB = AC
ABC is an isosceles triangle as its two sides are equal in length.
y = z {Angles opposite to equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal}
In ABC,
x + y + z = 180
x + 2y = 180 ...(i)
EAD + DAB + BAC = 180
{Angles on a straight line}
55 + x + DAB = 180
AD || BC, DAB = y
55 + x + y = 180
x +y =125 ...(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii)
x + 2y = 180
2x + 2y = 250
- - -
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-x = -70
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x=70
y=125x=55
z=y=55
x, y and z are 70, 55 and 55 respectively.
Then, y+z-x = 55 + 55 - 70 = 110 - 70 = 40

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