Question

Select the statement that explains the error in the given statement.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The three points could be the vertices of a triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

• collinear points : points are said to be collinear if they lie on the same line.

• so, any three given points need not be collinear because, they can even be the vertices of a triangle.

• this is explained in the option D so, it is correct.

• option A is wrong because, those three points can be collinear also i.e if we put three points on a line, then they will be collinear.

• option B is wrong because, it is saying that they do not have to be collinear. but the fact is, they can be collinear.

• option C is wrong because, four points also need not be collinear. they can be vertices of a square!