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the proof refers to the figure shown here. drag the word choices below to supply the missing statement and reason in the proof

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A two-column proof to prove that line WY is perpendicular to line VX should be completed as follows;

Statements Reasons________

1. ∠WZX ≅ ∠WZV Given

2. ∠WZX and ∠WZV are a linear pair Definition of a Linear pair

3. m∠WZX + m∠WZV = 180° Linear Pairs Theorem

4. m∠WZX + m∠WZX = 180° Substitution

5. m∠WZX = 90° Subtraction Property of Equality

6. WY ⊥ VX Definition of Perpendicular Lines

In Mathematics, the linear pairs theorem states that the measure of two angles would add up to 180° provided that they both intersect at a point or form a linear pair.

By applying the linear pair theorem to the figure, we can logically deduce the following supplementary angles since line WY and line VX intersect:

m∠WZX + m∠WZV = 180°

A perpendicular bisector is a segment, or ray that bisects a line segment exactly into two equal halves and forms an angle that has a magnitude of 90 degrees at the point of intersection;

WY ⊥ VX

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The proof refers to the figure shown here. Drag the word choices below to supply the missing statement and reason in the proof.

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we have

N 1 ------> given

N 2 ----> Linear pair Thoerem

N3 ----> Definition of linear pair

N4 ----> Substitution

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