The Plane Is Determined by the Points

question 85

Multiple Choice

The plane is determined by the points , and . is the trace of in the xy-plane. is the line .
Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) and intersect.
• B) and are parallel.
• C) and do not lie in one plane.
• D) There is not enough data to conclude about the mutual position of and .
• E) and coincide.

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