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| − | Since no three points are collinear, every two points determine a distinct line. Thus, there are <math>\dbinom{12}{2} = \frac{12 * 11}{2} = 66</math> lines. | + | Since no three points are collinear, every two points must determine a distinct line. Thus, there are <math>\dbinom{12}{2} = \frac{12 * 11}{2} = 66</math> lines. |
Therefore, the answer is <math>\fbox{(D) 66}</math> | Therefore, the answer is <math>\fbox{(D) 66}</math> | ||
Revision as of 18:54, 22 December 2015
Problem
Given 
points in a plane no three of which are collinear, the number of lines they determine is:
Solution
Since no three points are collinear, every two points must determine a distinct line. Thus, there are 
lines.
Therefore, the answer is 
See also
| 1952 AHSC (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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