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Since OQ and RT are parallel lines, ∠QPS and ∠RSP are alternate interior angles. Alternate interior angles are congruent to each other, so ∠QPS must also be 129°.

  • In the diagram, since lines
    $OQ$ and
    $RT$ are parallel, we know that corresponding angles
    $\angle QPS$ and
    $\angle RSP$ are congruent.
  • Therefore,
    $\angle RSP = \angle QPS = 129^\circ$.
  • Here's another way to think about it: imagine a transversal line (not shown in the diagram) that intersects both OQ and RT.
  • This transversal would create two angle pairs:
    $\angle QPS$ and
    $\angle TSR$, and
    $\angle RSP$ and
    $\angle TPQ$.
  • Since the transversal is perpendicular to both OQ and RT, these angle pairs would be vertical angles, and thus congruent. Therefore,
    $\angle RSP = \angle TPQ = 129^\circ$.
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