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Which of the following are valid names for the given triangle? Check all that

apply.

M
Α. ΔΤΑΥ
Β. ΔΧΜΑ
C. ΔΜΑΥ
D. ΔΑΧΜ
Ε. ΔΧΜΤ
F. ΔΜΑΧ

Which of the following are valid names for the given triangle? Check all that apply-example-1

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Final answer:

The valid names for the triangle are ΔMAY and ΔMAY (assuming X represents Y). The names must contain all three vertices of the triangle and since the question contains a possible typo where X might represent Y, the answer includes this as a correct option.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to identify valid names for a triangle with vertices labeled M, A, and Y. In naming triangles, we can use the symbol Δ (which stands for triangle in Greek) followed by the names of the three vertices in any order. Therefore, valid names for the triangle would include any combination of the vertices' names, with each vertex represented once.

  • ΔMAY
  • ΔAMY
  • ΔYAM
  • ΔYMA
  • ΔAYM
  • ΔMYA

Referring to the initial question:

  • A. ΔΤΑΥ - incorrect
  • B. ΔΧΜΑ - incorrect
  • C. ΔΜΑΥ - correct (ΔMAY)
  • D. ΔΑΧΜ - incorrect
  • E. ΔΧΜΤ - incorrect
  • F. ΔΜΑΧ - correct (ΔMAY, with X standing for Y as it appears to be a typo)

The valid names for the given triangle from the options listed are ΔMAY and ΔMAY (assuming X represents Y).