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Laci constructed ∠PQR with line segments QC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ , AC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ , and BC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ , as shown in the image. Which line segment is the angle bisector of ∠PQR ?

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Line segment QC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
Line segment Modifying above upper Q upper C with bar is the angle bisector of angle upper P upper Q upper R .

Line segment QP¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ s the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
Line segment Modifying above upper Q upper P with bar s the angle bisector of angle upper P upper Q upper R .

Line segment AC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
Line segment Modifying above upper A upper C with bar is the angle bisector of angle upper P upper Q upper R .

Line segment BR¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.

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To determine which line segment is the angle bisector of ∠PQR, we need to understand that an angle bisector divides the angle into two equal angles.

Without the visual reference, let's analyze the options provided:

  1. Line segment QC̅̅̅̅̅̅ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
  2. Line segment QP̅̅̅̅̅̅ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
  3. Line segment AC̅̅̅̅̅̅ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.
  4. Line segment BR̅̅̅̅̅̅ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.

Given these options, we need to remember that the angle bisector will originate from the vertex of the angle (in this case, point Q) and will split the angle ∠PQR into two equal angles.

  • QP̅̅̅̅̅̅ starts from Q towards point P, and if P is positioned correctly concerning angle ∠PQR, it could be the angle bisector.
  • The segments QC̅̅̅̅̅̅, AC̅̅̅̅̅̅, and BR̅̅̅̅̅̅ should also be analyzed relative to their positions.

If you can identify which line segment appears to divide the angle into two equal angles, that would be the angle bisector.

Based on conventional setups in geometry:

  • If QP̅̅̅̅̅̅ is placed between points P and R with point Q as the vertex, it is often an angle bisector.
  • Often, if segments like AC and BR are not directly originating from Q toward points P and R, they are less likely to be the bisector unless specified.

Therefore, if the context is correct, the most likely candidates for the angle bisector of ∠PQR considering typical conventions would be:

Line segment QP̅̅̅̅̅̅ is the angle bisector of ∠PQR.

If you can provide additional context or details about the arrangement of the points, I would be able to confirm this further!