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Question 132634: Find the values of x, y, and z.
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If diagram is sloppy, The top angles of the triangle are congruent.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the triangle is equilateral so the circle is marked into 3 equal parts

so z=120°

x is a central angle so it equals z

y is one of the angles of an equilateral triangle, so it is 60°