Question

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given: \\( \overline{tx} \\) bisects \\( \angle zxy \\), \\( \overline{zt} \cong \overline{yt} \\)
prove: \\( \triangle zxt \cong \triangle yxt \\)
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$$\begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \\hline statements & reasons \\\\ \\hline 1. \\( \\overline{tx} \\) bisects \\( \\angle zxy \\) & 1. given \\\\ \\hline 2. & 2. definition of angle bisector \\\\ \\hline 3. \\( \\overline{zt} \\cong \\overline{yt} \\) & 3. angle - side - angle \\\\ \\hline 4. & 4. reflexive property \\\\ \\hline 5. \\( \\triangle zxt \\cong \\triangle yxt \\) & 5. alternate... \\\\ \\hline \\end{tabular}$$

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Statement 2

The reason for statement 2 is the "Definition of Angle Bisector". By the definition of an angle bisector, if a ray bisects an angle, it divides the angle into two congruent angles. So, since $\overline{YX}$ bisects $\angle ZYT$, we have $\angle ZYX \cong \angle TYX$.

Step2: Analyze Statement 3

The statement is $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$, and the original (incorrect) reason was written as "Angle - Side - Angle", but the correct reason for $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$ is "Given" (as it is given in the problem that $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$).

Step3: Analyze Statement 4

The reason for statement 4 is the "Reflexive Property". The reflexive property states that a segment is congruent to itself. So, $\overline{YX} \cong \overline{YX}$.

Step4: Analyze Statement 5

To prove $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$ (wait, actually it should be $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? No, looking at the problem, it's $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the problem says "Prove: $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$"? Wait, no, the problem says "Prove: $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$"? Wait, no, the given is $\overline{YX}$ bisects $\angle ZYT$, $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$. So we have:

• $\angle ZYX \cong \angle TYX$ (from step 1, angle bisector definition)
• $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$ (given)
• $\overline{YX} \cong \overline{YX}$ (reflexive property)

So by the Side - Angle - Side (SAS) congruence criterion, $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$ (wait, no, the triangles are $\triangle ZYT$ and $\triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the vertices should be $\triangle ZYT$ and $\triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the correct triangles are $\triangle ZYT$ and $\triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the problem says "Prove: $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$"? Wait, no, the problem has a typo? Wait, no, the given is $\overline{YX}$ bisects $\angle ZYT$, $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$. So the two triangles are $\triangle ZYX$ and $\triangle TYX$? Wait, the problem says "Prove: $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$", maybe it's a typo and should be $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? No, let's re - examine.

Given: $\overline{YX}$ bisects $\angle ZYT$, so $\angle ZYX=\angle TYX$; $\overline{ZY}=\overline{TY}$ (given); and $\overline{YX}=\overline{YX}$ (reflexive). So by SAS (Side - Angle - Side) congruence postulate, $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the triangles are $\triangle ZYT$ and $\triangle TYT$? No, the correct triangles are $\triangle ZYT$ and $\triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the vertices are $Z$, $Y$, $T$ and $T$, $Y$, $T$? No, that can't be. Wait, the problem must have a typo, and it should be $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? No, maybe it's $\triangle ZYT \cong \triangle TYT$? Wait, no, the correct congruence criterion here is SAS, because we have two sides and the included angle: $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$, $\angle ZYX \cong \angle TYX$, and $\overline{YX} \cong \overline{YX}$. So the correct reason for statement 5 is "Side - Angle - Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate".

Answer:

To fill in the proof table:

1. Statement 2: $\boldsymbol{\angle ZYX \cong \angle TYX}$ (by Definition of Angle Bisector)
2. Statement 3 Reason: Given (since $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$ is given)
3. Statement 4: $\boldsymbol{\overline{YX} \cong \overline{YX}}$ (by Reflexive Property)
4. Statement 5 Reason: Side - Angle - Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate (because we have $\overline{ZY} \cong \overline{TY}$, $\angle ZYX \cong \angle TYX$, and $\overline{YX} \cong \overline{YX}$)