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How many lines can be drawn to pass through
(i) a given point (ii) two given points (iii) three given points?

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To solve the question of how many lines can be drawn through a given point, two given points, and three given points, we can analyze each scenario step by step. ### Step 1: Lines through a given point - **Explanation**: When we have a single point, we can draw infinitely many lines through that point. This is because you can draw a line in any direction from that point. - **Conclusion**: Therefore, the number of lines that can be drawn through a given point is **infinite**. ### Step 2: Lines through two given points - **Explanation**: When we have two distinct points, there is exactly one straight line that can be drawn through both points. This is a fundamental property of geometry: two points determine a unique line. - **Conclusion**: Thus, the number of lines that can be drawn through two given points is **1**. ### Step 3: Lines through three given points - **Explanation**: The number of lines that can be drawn through three points depends on their arrangement: - If the three points are collinear (i.e., they lie on the same straight line), then there is only **1 line** that can be drawn through all three points. - If the three points are not collinear, then no single line can pass through all three points simultaneously, meaning the answer would be **0**. - **Conclusion**: Therefore, the number of lines that can be drawn through three given points is either **1** (if collinear) or **0** (if not collinear). ### Summary of Answers: - (i) Through a given point: **Infinite** - (ii) Through two given points: **1** - (iii) Through three given points: **1** (if collinear) or **0** (if not collinear)
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  • How many lines can be drawn passing through a given point ?

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    One only
    B
    Two
    C
    Three
    D
    Unlimited number
  • How many lines can be drawn passing through two given points ?

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    One only
    B
    Two
    C
    Three
    D
    Unlimited number
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