use the figure at the right to complete the statement.
$overrightarrow{ae}$ is the ____ of $angle bac$.
$overrightarrow{ae}$ is the
$\boxed{quad}$ of $angle bac$.

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# Brief Explanations:
In the given figure, we observe that $ AE $ divides $ \angle BAC $ such that the angles on either side are equal (indicated by the congruent angle marks) and also, the distances from $ D $ and $ F $ to $ AE $ related segments show symmetry. An angle bisector is a line that divides an angle into two equal angles. Also, considering the right angles (perpendicular segments) and the equal - distance properties (like $ ED $ and $ EF $ related to the sides), $ AE $ can also be the perpendicular bisector? Wait, no, for the angle $ \angle BAC $, the key here is the angle division. Wait, looking at the angle marks (the small arcs) on $ \angle BAE $ and $ \angle CAE $, they are equal, so $ AE $ is the angle bisector of $ \angle BAC $. Also, the segments like $ ED \perp AC $ and $ EF \perp AB $ with $ ED = EF $ (wait, no, $ EC = 15 $ and $ EB = 12 $? Wait, no, the figure has $ E $ on the line, and $ D $ and $ F $ with right angles. But the main thing for $ \angle BAC $ is that $ AE $ splits the angle into two equal parts (angle bisector) and also, since there are perpendiculars from $ D $ and $ F $ to $ AC $ and $ AB $ respectively, and if we consider the triangle, $ AE $ is also the axis of symmetry, but more precisely, for the angle $ \angle BAC $, $ AE $ is the angle bisector. Wait, the first blank: looking at the figure, $ AE $ is the **angle bisector** of $ \angle BAC $ (because it divides the angle into two congruent angles as shown by the angle marks) and also, since there are right angles and equal - distance properties (maybe also the perpendicular bisector of the segment $ BC $? But no, the question is about $ \angle BAC $. Wait, the second part: also, $ AE $ is the **perpendicular bisector**? No, wait, the segments $ ED $ and $ EF $ are perpendicular to $ AC $ and $ AB $, and if $ AD = AF $ (not shown, but the angle bisector theorem: in a triangle, the angle bisector is equidistant from the sides). But the main thing is that for $ \angle BAC $, $ AE $ is the angle bisector. Wait, maybe the first blank is "angle bisector" and the second blank (the dropdown) is "perpendicular bisector"? No, let's re - examine. The figure shows that $ AE $ divides $ \angle BAC $ into two equal angles (angle bisector) and also, the line $ AE $ is such that it is perpendicular to $ BC $ (since $ \angle DEC $ and $ \angle BEC $ are right angles? Wait, $ D $ and $ C $ have a right angle, $ F $ and $ B $ have a right angle. Wait, maybe $ AE $ is the angle bisector and also the perpendicular bisector of $ BC $, but for $ \angle BAC $, the primary is angle bisector. Wait, the problem says "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $" and then "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $". Wait, maybe the first is "angle bisector" and the second is "perpendicular bisector" but no, let's think again. The angle $ \angle BAC $: $ AE $ splits it into two equal angles (angle bisector) and also, since $ ED\perp AC $, $ EF\perp AB $, and $ ED = EF $ (wait, $ EC = 15 $, $ EB = 12 $? No, maybe the lengths are $ ED = 12 $, $ EC = 15 $, $ EF = 12 $, $ EB = 15 $? Wait, no, the figure has $ 12 $ near $ F $ and $ B $, $ 15 $ near $ C $ and $ D $. So $ ED = EF = 12 $? No, $ ED $ is perpendicular to $ AC $, $ EF $ perpendicular to $ AB $, and $ AE $ is common. So by the Angle - Bisector Theorem, $ AE $ is the angle bisector of $ \angle BAC $ because the distance from $ E $ to $ AC $ ( $ ED $) is equal to the distance from $ E $ to $ AB $ ( $ EF $). Also, looking at the line $ AE $, it is also the **perpendicular bisector** of the segment joining the points where the perpendiculars meet? No, the main thing for $ \angle BAC $ is that $ AE $ is the angle bisector. Wait, the first blank: "angle bisector", the second blank: maybe "perpendicular bisector" but no, the question is about $ \angle BAC $. Wait, maybe the first is "angle bisector" and the second is "axis of symmetry" but no. Wait, the correct terms: for an angle, a line that divides it into two equal angles is an angle bisector. Also, if there are perpendiculars and equal distances, it can also be the angle bisector and also the perpendicular bisector of the segment between the two sides, but for $ \angle BAC $, the first blank is "angle bisector" and the second (maybe) "perpendicular bisector" but no, let's check the figure again. The figure shows that $ AE $ is the **angle bisector** of $ \angle BAC $ (because it splits the angle into two congruent angles) and also, since $ E $ is on the line, and there are right angles, $ AE $ is also the **perpendicular bisector**? No, I think the first blank is "angle bisector" and the second is "perpendicular bisector" but maybe the first is "angle bisector" and the second is "bisector" (but no). Wait, the problem is to complete the statement: "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $" and then "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $". From the figure, $ AE $ divides $ \angle BAC $ into two equal angles (angle bisector) and also, since there are perpendicular segments and equal lengths, $ AE $ is also the perpendicular bisector of the segment $ BC $ (but that's a segment, not the angle). Wait, maybe the first is "angle bisector" and the second is "perpendicular bisector" but I think the main term for the angle is "angle bisector". So the first blank: angle bisector, the second (dropdown) maybe "perpendicular bisector" but no, let's confirm. The angle bisector of an angle is a line that divides the angle into two equal - measure angles. In the figure, the angle marks on $ \angle BAE $ and $ \angle CAE $ are equal, so $ AE $ is the angle bisector of $ \angle BAC $. Also, the segments $ ED $ and $ EF $ are perpendicular to $ AC $ and $ AB $ respectively, and if we consider the triangle, $ AE $ is also the perpendicular bisector of $ BC $ (since $ EB = EC $? Wait, $ EB = 12 $, $ EC = 15 $? No, maybe I misread. Wait, the numbers: $ 12 $ is near $ F $ and $ B $, $ 15 $ near $ C $ and $ D $. So $ ED = 12 $, $ EC = 15 $, $ EF = 12 $, $ EB = 15 $? So $ EB = EC $, so triangle $ EBC $ is isoceles with $ EB = EC $, so $ AE $ is the perpendicular bisector of $ BC $ (since $ AE $ is the angle bisector and in an isoceles triangle, the angle bisector, median, and perpendicular bisector coincide). But the question is about $ \angle BAC $, so for $ \angle BAC $, $ AE $ is the angle bisector, and also, since $ EB = EC $ and $ AE \perp BC $ (because $ ED \perp AC $, $ EF \perp AB $, and $ EB = EC $), $ AE $ is the perpendicular bisector of $ BC $, but for the angle $ \angle BAC $, the first blank is "angle bisector" and the second (maybe) "perpendicular bisector" but the main term for the angle is "angle bisector".
# Answer:
First blank: angle bisector; Second blank (if dropdown) : perpendicular bisector (but mainly, for $ \angle BAC $, $ AE $ is the angle bisector)

Wait, the problem says "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $" and then "AE is the ____ of $ \angle BAC $". So the first answer: angle bisector, the second (maybe) perpendicular bisector, but based on the angle, the first is angle bisector. So the answer for the first blank is "angle bisector", and for the second (if applicable) maybe "perpendicular bisector" but the main one for the angle is angle bisector.

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