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Does Euclid’* fifth postulate imply the existence of parallel lines ? Explain.

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‘n’ is a straight line which intersects l and m straight lines. ∠1 + ∠4 < 180° and ∠2 + ∠3 > 180°.

If l and m, produced by the side of ∠1 and ∠4 they meet at p.

If ∠1 + ∠4 < 180° and ∠2 + ∠3 > 180°, then l and m straight lines do not meet even produced, means they are parallel lines.

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