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Complete the two-column proof. Identify the reason that supports each statement. Type the letter of your answer in each blank.

Given:   12
Prove:   ΔTAP is an isosceles triangle.

Reasons:
a. Definition of linear pair
b. Linear Pair Postulate
c. Definition of Isosceles Triangle
d. Converse of the Isosceles Triangle Theorem
e. Supplement Theorem

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1.
12
1. Given
2.
1 and 3 form a linear pair.
2 and 4 form a linear pair.
2.
3.
1 and 3 are supplementary angles.
2 and 4 are supplementary angles.
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AT ¯ AP ¯
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6.
ΔTAP is an isosceles triangle.
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Given:   Isosceles triangle ABC with AC ¯ BC ¯ and median CD ¯
Prove:   CD ¯ is the perpendicular bisector of AB __ .

Reasons:
a. Definition of a linear pair
b. Isosceles Triangle Theorem
c. Definition of median
d. SAS Congruence Postulate
e. If two angles are supplementary and congruent, then each is a right angle.
f. Statements 3 and 10, and definition of perpendicular bisector

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1.
AC ¯ BC ¯
Median CD ¯ of ΔABC
1. Given
2.
D is the midpoint of AB __ .
2.
3.
AD ¯ DB ¯
3. Definition of midpoint
4.
AB
4.
5.
ΔCADΔCBD
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6.
CDACDB
6. CPCTC
7.
CDA and CDB form a linear pair.
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8.
CDA and CDB are supplementary.
8. Linear Pair Postulate
9.
CDA and CDB are right angles.
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10.
CD ¯ is perpendicular to AB __ .
10. Definition of perpendicular segments
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CD ¯ is the perpendicular bisector of AB __ .
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