Sovi.AI - AI Math Tutor

Scan to solve math questions

QUESTION IMAGE

two distinct lines l and m are each perpendicular to the same line n. s…

Question

two distinct lines l and m are each perpendicular to the same line n. select all the true statements. a lines l and m are perpendicular. b lines l and n are perpendicular. c lines m and n are perpendicular. d lines l and m are parallel. e lines l and n are parallel. f lines m and n are parallel.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • For option A: If two lines are both perpendicular to a third line, they are parallel (in a plane), not perpendicular. So A is false.
  • For option B: The problem states line \( l \) is perpendicular to line \( n \), so B is true.
  • For option C: The problem states line \( m \) is perpendicular to line \( n \), so C is true.
  • For option D: In a plane, two distinct lines perpendicular to the same line are parallel. So D is true.
  • For option E: Line \( l \) is perpendicular to \( n \), not parallel. So E is false.
  • For option F: Line \( m \) is perpendicular to \( n \), not parallel. So F is false.

Answer:

B. Lines \( l \) and \( n \) are perpendicular.
C. Lines \( m \) and \( n \) are perpendicular.
D. Lines \( l \) and \( m \) are parallel.