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The equation of the bisector of the obtuse angle between the lines 3x-4y+7=0 and 12x+5y-2=0 is: 

  1. 21 x+77y-101=0

  2. 21 x+77 y+101=0

  3. 21x-77y-101=0

  4. 21x-77y+101=0

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To find the bisector of the obtuse angle, calculate the bisectors using the formula (3x - 4y + 7)/5 = +/- (12x + 5y - 2)/13. Test which one corresponds to the obtuse angle by checking the sign of the expression.