In the given figure, if \(\angle x = \angle y\) and AB = CB, then AE is _____.
A
less than CD
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B
greater than CD
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C
equal to CD
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D
data insufficient
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Solution
The correct option is C equal to CD Consider ΔABE and ΔCBD. Given, ∠x=∠y. ⟹180∘−∠x=180∘−∠y ⟹∠CDB=∠AEB Now, AB = CB (given) and ∠CBD=∠ABE(∵ common angles in ΔABE and ΔCBD) Hence, ΔABE≅ΔCBD (by AAS criteria of congruency for triangles) ∴ AE = CD (CPCT)