alleryHow many straight lines can pass through two distinct points?
AExactly one
BExactly two
CExactly three
DInfinitely many
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Exactly one
1. Two distinct points fix the direction of a line.
2. So there is a unique line containing both.
3. Infinitely many lines pass through a single point, but not through two points.
_Source: Wikipedia, Line (geometry), Properties_
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