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\overleftrightarrow{oq} and \overleftrightarrow{rt} are parallel lines.
which angles are alternate interior angles?
\angle qpn and \angle ops
\angle tsu and \angle qps
\angle rsu and \angle tsu
\angle ops and \angle tsn
Step1: Recall the definition of alternate interior angles
Alternate interior angles are formed when a transversal crosses two parallel lines. They lie between the two parallel lines and on opposite sides of the transversal.
Step2: Analyze each option
- For $\angle QPN$ and $\angle OPS$: These are vertical angles (opposite angles formed by two intersecting lines), not alternate interior angles.
- For $\angle TSU$ and $\angle QPS$: $\overleftrightarrow{OQ}\parallel\overleftrightarrow{RT}$, and the transversal is $\overleftrightarrow{UN}$. $\angle TSU$ and $\angle QPS$ lie between the parallel lines $\overleftrightarrow{OQ}$ and $\overleftrightarrow{RT}$ and on opposite sides of the transversal $\overleftrightarrow{UN}$.
- For $\angle RSU$ and $\angle TSU$: These are adjacent angles (share a common side and vertex), not alternate interior angles.
- For $\angle OPS$ and $\angle TSR$ (assuming the last option was a typo and should be $\angle TSR$ or similar): Incorrect as per the position relative to the parallel lines and transversal.
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$\angle TSU$ and $\angle QPS$