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Your friend claims that even though two planes intersect in a line, it is possible for three planes to intersect in a point. Is your friend correct? Explain your reasoning.
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This is a basic principle in geometry. If we have two planes, say Plane A and Plane B, they will intersect along a line where they both meet. Show more…
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