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In the given figure, if x=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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data insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is C equal to CD
Consider ΔABE and ΔCBD.
Given, x=y.
180x=180y
CDB=AEB
Now, AB = CB (given) and
CBD=ABE ( common angles in ΔABE and ΔCBD)
Hence, ΔABEΔCBD
(by AAS criteria of congruency for triangles)
AE = CD (CPCT)

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