Finding Angle Bisector Vector in R3 Given V and U

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The discussion focuses on finding the angle bisector vector in R3 given two vectors, v(a,b,c) and u(e,f,g). The solution involves normalizing both vectors to the same length and then averaging them to obtain the angle bisector. This method effectively bisects the angle formed by the two vectors, as the average of the normalized vectors points in the direction that equally divides the angle between them.

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Homework Statement


given 2 vectors in R3 v(a,b,c), u(e,f,g) find the Angle Bisector vector


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i just can't find the solution to this problem after working on it allot of time
please if you can help i am sure the solution is quite easy but i can't see it
 
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Normalize u and v to the same length, then take their average. How would you show that bisects the angle created by u and v?
 

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