Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Four students present the following arguments to justify that only one straight line passes through two given points P and Q. I. If two different lines pass through P and Q, then both lines coincide at P and Q, so they are identical; this is a contradiction. II. Euclid’s Postulate 1 states that only one line can be drawn through two distinct points; hence uniqueness is proven. III. From point P, infinitely many lines can be drawn; selecting one passing through Q suffices, but another different line might also pass through Q. IV. Using Postulate 1 and Common Notion 1, if two lines coincide at two points, they must be the same line. Which of the above arguments constitute a valid deductive proof of uniqueness? a) II and IV only\text{II and IV only} b) I and II only\text{I and II only} c) I and IV only\text{I and IV only} d) I, II and IV\text{I, II and IV}

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