If point Q lies in the interior of <RST and m<RSQ= 35, m<QST= 50, and m<RST= 85, then which of the following rays is between the other two: ray ST, SQ< or SR?

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To determine which ray is between the other two, we can analyze the measures of the angles involved.

We know:

  • m∠RSQ = 35°
  • m∠QST = 50°
  • m∠RST = 85°

Since point Q lies in the interior of angle ∠RST, we can apply the property of angle addition. The measure of angle ∠RST can be found by adding the measures of angles ∠RSQ and ∠QST:

\[ m∠RST = m∠RSQ + m∠QST \] \[ m∠RST = 35° + 50° = 85° \]

This matches the given m∠RST = 85°, confirming our angle measures are correct.

Now we can determine the relative positions of rays SQ, SR, and ST. We note that m∠RSQ (35°) is less than m∠QST (50°), which suggests that ray SQ is closer to ray SR. Therefore, ray SQ lies between ray SR and ray ST.

So, the ray that is between the other two is:

Ray SQ.