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Select ALL true statements.

A. Line EF is the bisector of angle BAC
B. Line EF is the perpendicular bisector of segment BA
C. Line EF is the perpendicular bisector of segment AC
D. Line EF is the perpendicular bisector of segment BD
a. A
b. C
c. D
d. All of the above

User Llogan
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Final answer:

Based on the given information, we cannot confirm whether line EF is the bisector of angle BAC, the perpendicular bisector of segment BAC, segment ACD, or segment BD. Therefore, we cannot select any of the statements as true without additional details.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which statements about line EF in relation to various segments (BA, AC, BD) are true, we must consider the geometric properties provided. A bisector divides an angle into two congruent angles, and a perpendicular bisector of a segment not only bisects the segment but also is perpendicular to it.

In regards to the clues provided:

The baseline being perpendicular to the line from its middle to the object, as mentioned in point 1, suggests symmetry. Thus, if EF is a bisector of an angle at point A (making triangle AABC symmetric), and AB = BC, then EF could also be the perpendicular bisector of segment AB due to this symmetry.

None of the given snippets reference the details about line EF bisecting angle BAC, being a perpendicular bisector of segment AC, or being a perpendicular bisector of segment BD. Therefore, we cannot confirm any of those properties without additional information.

The information available does not sufficiently support choices A, B, C, or D, and hence, we cannot select any of the statements as true based on the given details.

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