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What is Postulate 5?
What is Postulate 5?
- Through any two different points, exactly one line exists.
- If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line. (correct)
- If two points lie in a plane, the line containing them lies in that plane.
- Space contains at least four points not all on one plane.
What is Postulate 2?
What is Postulate 2?
- Through any three points that are not one line, exactly one plane exists.
- If two planes intersect, then their intersection is a line.
- Through any two different points, exactly one line exists. (correct)
- Space contains at least four points not all on one plane.
What is the minimum number of points in space according to Postulate 1b?
What is the minimum number of points in space according to Postulate 1b?
- Five points
- Two points
- Three points
- Four points (correct)
What does Postulate 3 state regarding three points?
What does Postulate 3 state regarding three points?
How many lines are determined by two points?
How many lines are determined by two points?
Which of the following cannot be used to state a postulate?
Which of the following cannot be used to state a postulate?
Which of the following requires a proof?
Which of the following requires a proof?
Two planes intersect in exactly _____
Two planes intersect in exactly _____
If a ray lays in a plane, how many points of the ray are also in the plane?
If a ray lays in a plane, how many points of the ray are also in the plane?
A plane contains how many lines?
A plane contains how many lines?
If C is between A and B, then AC + CB = AB.
If C is between A and B, then AC + CB = AB.
Three points are collinear.
Three points are collinear.
Two planes intersect in exactly one point.
Two planes intersect in exactly one point.
What are axioms in algebra called in geometry?
What are axioms in algebra called in geometry?
What does the multiplication identity postulate state?
What does the multiplication identity postulate state?
What is illustrated by the equation 3 + 2 = 2 + 3?
What is illustrated by the equation 3 + 2 = 2 + 3?
Select the postulate illustrated by 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.
Select the postulate illustrated by 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.
Select the postulate illustrated by 25 + 0 = 25.
Select the postulate illustrated by 25 + 0 = 25.
Select the postulate illustrated by 6 + 0 = 6.
Select the postulate illustrated by 6 + 0 = 6.
Select the property illustrated by (x + 2)(x + 6) = 0.
Select the property illustrated by (x + 2)(x + 6) = 0.
Two intersecting lines have an infinite ________ of point(s) in common.
Two intersecting lines have an infinite ________ of point(s) in common.
Intersecting lines are ___________ coplanar.
Intersecting lines are ___________ coplanar.
What is the minimum number of intersecting lines that lay in a plane?
What is the minimum number of intersecting lines that lay in a plane?
How many points are used to define a plane?
How many points are used to define a plane?
Flashcards
Postulate 5
Postulate 5
If two planes intersect, their intersection is a line.
Postulate 2
Postulate 2
Through any two different points, exactly one line exists; points A and B lie on this unique line.
Postulate 1b
Postulate 1b
Space has at least four points not all in one plane.
Postulate 3
Postulate 3
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Postulate 4
Postulate 4
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Postulate 1a
Postulate 1a
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Two planes intersect
Two planes intersect
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Coplanar lines
Coplanar lines
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Collinear points
Collinear points
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Theorem
Theorem
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Postulates (in algebra)
Postulates (in algebra)
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Multiplication Identity
Multiplication Identity
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Commutative Postulate
Commutative Postulate
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Distributive Postulate
Distributive Postulate
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Transitive Postulate
Transitive Postulate
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Reflexive Postulate
Reflexive Postulate
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Symmetric Postulate
Symmetric Postulate
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Zero Product Property
Zero Product Property
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Comparison Postulate
Comparison Postulate
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Study Notes
Postulates in Geometry
- Postulate 5: If two planes intersect, their intersection is a line.
- Postulate 2: Through any two different points, exactly one line exists; points A and B lie on this unique line.
- Postulate 1b: Space has at least four points not all in one plane.
- Postulate 3: Any three points not on the same line determine exactly one plane.
- Postulate 4: If two points lie in a plane, the line connecting them also lies in that plane.
- Postulate 1a: A plane contains at least three points not all on one line.
Geometric Relationships
- Two planes intersect in exactly one line.
- A ray within a plane has all its points in that plane.
- A plane contains an infinite number of lines.
- If point C is between points A and B, then the segment lengths satisfy AC + CB = AB.
- Three points can be collinear, but this depends on their arrangement.
Properties of Lines and Planes
- Intersecting lines are always coplanar.
- Two intersecting lines share an infinite number of points in common.
- The minimum number of intersecting lines within a plane is two.
- Defining a plane requires three points.
Proofs and Theorems
- A theorem is a statement that has been proven using deductive logic.
- Distinguishing between postulates and theorems is important; postulates are accepted truths, while theorems require proof.
Axioms and Properties in Algebra
- Algebraic axioms are referred to as postulates in geometry.
- Properties include the multiplication identity (e.g., 5 · 1 = 5) and the commutative postulate for addition (3 + 2 = 2 + 3).
- The distributive postulate shows that 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.
Equality and Inequality Postulates
- Various postulates govern equality and inequality, including the transitive postulate (if a < b and b < c, then a < c), and the reflexive postulate (5 = 5).
- The symmetric postulate states if x = 5, then 5 = x.
- The addition and subtraction properties of equality allow manipulation of equations while maintaining equality.
Additional Mathematical Concepts
- The zero product property indicates that if a product equals zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.
- A comparison postulate states that two different statements cannot both be true if they lead to contradictory outcomes.
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Test your knowledge on essential geometry postulates with these flashcards. Each card presents a fundamental postulate related to points and planes, helping you reinforce your understanding of basic geometric principles.
