LEARN · EXPLAIN · REVISE

How many planes pass through three distinct collinear points? Explain.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

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TOPIC 01

Positions of points, lines and planes in space

Build understanding of positions of points, lines and planes in space through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

Use definitions, valid spatial reasoning and metric checks for positions of points, lines and planes in space.
Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Your turn

Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1

The three-point plane axiom requires noncollinearity.

Hint 2

The points determine only a line.

Worked solution

The three-point plane axiom requires noncollinearity.
Every plane containing their common line contains all three points; rotating a plane around that line gives infinitely many choices.
The missing noncollinearity condition changes uniqueness completely.

Infinitely many.

Checks and common pitfalls: The missing noncollinearity condition changes uniqueness completely.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Teacher preparation and assessment

What must be true before using the main rule for positions of points, lines and planes in space?
Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Use definitions, valid spatial reasoning and metric checks for positions of points, lines and planes in space.
Plane determination: Three noncollinear points determine one plane.
Line positions: Spatial lines may intersect, be parallel, or be skew.
Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.