Introduction to Euclid's Geometry · Class 9 · CBSE Mathematics
Given two distinct points in a plane, how many straight lines can be drawn passing through both points?
Practice question from Introduction to Euclid's Geometry (Class 9 · CBSE Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-E5FC21
Given two distinct points in a plane, how many straight lines can be drawn passing through both points?
- A.One and only oneCorrect answer
- B.Two
- C.Infinitely many
- D.None
Solution
According to Euclid's postulate 1, a straight line may be drawn from any one point to any other point, and given two distinct points, there is a unique line that passes through them.
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