What are the missing parts that correctly complete the proof?

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2 Answers
Nov 25, 2016

Please see below.

Explanation:

(1) As #BP# is the bisector of #/_ABC#.

(2) #/_BXP=/_BYP#

(3) #BP# is common to both triangles.

(4) Congruence as #A AS#.

(5) #PX=PY#

Nov 25, 2016

Please see below.

Explanation:

  1. Definition of an angle bisector.
    #color(white)a#
  2. #/_ BXP~= /_BYP#
    #color(white)a#
  3. Reflexive property
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  4. AAS
    #color(white)a#
  5. #bar(XP)~= bar(YP)#