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parshyaa
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I was just thinking of basic definitions of geometry and i came to this question, so how could i prove that only one straight line passes through two distinct points.
To prove that only one straight line passes through two points, you can use the slope-intercept form of a line: y = mx + b. Plug in the coordinates of the two points to get two equations. If the slopes (m) of the two equations are the same and the y-intercepts (b) are different, then you have proven that only one straight line can pass through those two points.
It is important to prove that only one straight line passes through two points because it helps establish a unique relationship between those two points. This can be used in various mathematical and scientific applications, such as geometry, graphing, and calculating distances.
No, there can only be one straight line passing through two points. This is because two points determine a unique line, and any additional points would either lie on that same line or create a different line altogether.
If the two points have the same coordinates, it means they are the same point and therefore cannot have a line passing through them. This would result in an undefined slope and the equation y = mx + b would not hold true.
No, there are no exceptions to this rule. The concept that only one straight line can pass through two points is a fundamental principle in mathematics and cannot be disproven.