Let , and be three distinct points with…

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Introduction to Euclid's Geometry · Introduction to Euclid's Geometry

Problem

Let PP, QQ and RR be three distinct points with Q≠RQ \neq R. (i) Line ll is drawn through PP and QQ. Line mm is drawn through PP and RR. Suppose another line nn is also drawn through PP and QQ. Prove that line nn coincides with line ll. (ii) From the result in part (i), state in a single sentence what can be concluded about the number of different straight lines that can pass through two fixed distinct points.

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