1. **State the problem:** Given that \(\overline{AB} \cong \overline{BC}\) and \(\angle ABE \cong \angle CBD\), prove that \(\triangle BED\) is an isosceles triangle.
2. **Recall the given information:**
\[\overline{AB} \cong \overline{BC}, \quad \angle ABE \cong \angle CBD\]
3. **Use the property of isosceles triangles:** In a triangle, angles opposite congruent sides are congruent. Therefore, \(\angle A \cong \angle C\).
4. **Apply ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) congruence:** Triangles \(ABE\) and \(CBD\) are congruent by ASA because they have two pairs of congruent angles and the included side \(\overline{AB} \cong \overline{BC}\).
5. **Missing statement and reason:**
\[\overline{BE} \cong \overline{BD}\]
Reason: Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC).
6. **Conclusion:** Since \(\overline{BE} \cong \overline{BD}\), \(\triangle BED\) has two congruent sides and is therefore isosceles.
**Final answer:** \(\overline{BE} \cong \overline{BD}\) by CPCTC.
Isosceles Triangle 5C8684
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