 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The two directed segments have <vectors> $\mathbf u=(1,0,-1)$ and $\mathbf v=(0,1,1)$. Their <dot product> is $-1$ and both <norms> equal $\sqrt2$. Hence
$$
\cos\theta=\frac{\mathbf u\cdot\mathbf v}{|\mathbf u||\mathbf v|}=-\frac12,
\qquad\boxed{\theta=\frac{2\pi}3=120^\circ.}
$$
The common starting point fixes the obtuse <angle> between these segments.

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