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The area of triangle XYZ is 8 square inches. Points A and B are midpoints of congruent segments XY and XZ. Altitude XC bisects YZ. What is the area (in square inches) of the shaded region?

A

1 1/2

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B

2

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C

2 1/2

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D

3

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E

3 1/2

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