‘Lines are parallel if they do not intersect’ is stated in the form of
(A) an axiom
(B) a definition
(C) a postulate
(D) a proof
Answer:
(B) a definition
Solution:
Parallel lines: According to the definition of parallel lines “lines are parallel if they do not intersect”.
They are not intersecting.
Definition: a statement that gives the exact meaning of the given word.
Hence, ‘lines are parallel if they do not intersect’ is stated in the form of definition.
Hence, Option (B) is correct.