Complete the following proof. Given: (BD) is the perpendicular bisector of (AC) Prove: ∢A≅∢C
Statement Reason
1. (BD) is the perpendicular bisector of (AC) 1. Given
2. Point B is the midpoint of (AC) 2. Definition of perpendicular bisector
3. 3. Definition of midpoint
4. ∢ABD and ∢CBD are right angles 4. Definition of perpendicular bisector
5. ∢ABD and ∢CBD are congruent 5. All right angles are congruent.
6. 6. Reflexive property of congruence
7. 7.
8. ∡A≅∡C 8.