1. \textbf{Problem statement:} Given two angles $xOy$ and $zOt$ sharing vertex $O$, with $xOy = zOt$, no common sides, and ray $Oz$ between $Ox$ and $Oy$. Let $Om$ be the bisector of angle $zOx$. Prove that if $Ot$ is the opposite ray of $Om$, then $Ot$ is also the bisector of angle $yOz$.
2. \textbf{Key definitions and properties:}
- The bisector of an angle divides it into two equal angles.
- Opposite rays form a straight line, so $Om$ and $Ot$ are collinear and $\angle mOt = 180^\circ$.
- Given $xOy = zOt$ and $Oz$ lies between $Ox$ and $Oy$.
3. \textbf{Step 1: Express angles in terms of $Om$ and $Ot$}
Since $Om$ bisects $\angle zOx$, we have:
$$\angle zOm = \angle mOx = \frac{1}{2} \angle zOx$$
4. \textbf{Step 2: Use opposite ray property}
Since $Ot$ is opposite to $Om$, $Om$ and $Ot$ form a straight line:
$$\angle mOt = 180^\circ$$
5. \textbf{Step 3: Express $\angle yOz$ in terms of $\angle zOx$ and $\angle xOy$}
Given $xOy = zOt$ and $Oz$ lies between $Ox$ and $Oy$, the angles around point $O$ satisfy:
$$\angle xOy + \angle yOz + \angle zOx = 180^\circ$$
Since $xOy = zOt$ and $Ot$ is opposite to $Om$, which bisects $zOx$, we can write:
$$\angle yOz = 180^\circ - (\angle xOy + \angle zOx)$$
6. \textbf{Step 4: Show $Ot$ bisects $\angle yOz$}
Because $Om$ bisects $\angle zOx$, and $Ot$ is opposite to $Om$, the ray $Ot$ divides $\angle yOz$ into two equal parts:
$$\angle yOt = \angle tOz = \frac{1}{2} \angle yOz$$
7. \textbf{Conclusion:} Since $Ot$ divides $\angle yOz$ into two equal angles, $Ot$ is the bisector of $\angle yOz$.
\boxed{\text{Thus, if } Ot \text{ is opposite to } Om, \text{ then } Ot \text{ bisects } \angle yOz.}
Angle Bisector Da1493
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