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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?

  • 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?

  • Five points
  • Two points
  • Three points
  • Four points (correct)
  • What does Postulate 3 state regarding three points?

    <p>Through any three points that are not on one line, exactly one plane exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lines are determined by two points?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cannot be used to state a postulate?

    <p>theorems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following requires a proof?

    <p>theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two planes intersect in exactly _____

    <p>one line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a ray lays in a plane, how many points of the ray are also in the plane?

    <p>all of the points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A plane contains how many lines?

    <p>infinite number of lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If C is between A and B, then AC + CB = AB.

    <p>always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Three points are collinear.

    <p>sometimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two planes intersect in exactly one point.

    <p>never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are axioms in algebra called in geometry?

    <p>postulates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the multiplication identity postulate state?

    <p>5 · 1 = 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is illustrated by the equation 3 + 2 = 2 + 3?

    <p>Commutative postulate for addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the postulate illustrated by 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.

    <p>The distributive postulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the postulate illustrated by 25 + 0 = 25.

    <p>Additive identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the postulate illustrated by 6 + 0 = 6.

    <p>Additive identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the property illustrated by (x + 2)(x + 6) = 0.

    <p>Zero product property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two intersecting lines have an infinite ________ of point(s) in common.

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intersecting lines are ___________ coplanar.

    <p>always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of intersecting lines that lay in a plane?

    <p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many points are used to define a plane?

    <p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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