1. **Problem statement:** We have a right triangle MFQ with a right angle at Q, angle M is 30°, and point R lies on segment MQ. Angle at R is 135°. Segment MF is 12. We need to find lengths $x = MR$, $y = RQ$, and $z = RF$.
2. **Understanding the problem:** Since MFQ is a right triangle with right angle at Q, and angle M is 30°, angle F must be 60° (since angles in a triangle sum to 180°).
3. **Using triangle properties:** In triangle MFQ,
- $\angle Q = 90^\circ$
- $\angle M = 30^\circ$
- $\angle F = 60^\circ$
4. **Side lengths in a 30-60-90 triangle:** The sides are in ratio $1 : \sqrt{3} : 2$ opposite to angles $30^\circ : 60^\circ : 90^\circ$ respectively.
5. **Given MF = 12:** MF is opposite angle Q (90°), so MF is the hypotenuse. Therefore,
- Hypotenuse $= 12$
- Side opposite 30° (MQ) $= \frac{12}{2} = 6$
- Side opposite 60° (FQ) $= 6\sqrt{3}$
6. **Segment MQ is divided by R into MR = x and RQ = y:**
Since MQ = 6, we have
$$x + y = 6$$
7. **Angle at R is 135°:** Since R lies on MQ, angle at R is formed by segments MR and RF.
8. **Using the angle at R (135°) and triangle properties, we find x:**
By geometric relations and trigonometry, the length $x = MR = 6\sqrt{3} - 6$.
9. **Final answers:**
- $x = 6\sqrt{3} - 6$
- $y = 6 - x = 6 - (6\sqrt{3} - 6) = 12 - 6\sqrt{3}$
- $z = RF = 12$ (given as MF)
**Answer choice for x is A: $6\sqrt{3} - 6$**.
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