2. Consider R² with the usual definition of lines, but with distance function d = [√(x2-x₁) + √(2-₁)]². Show that the triangle inequality is not true in this geometry by finding a triangle ABC such that AB + BC < AC.

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2. Consider R² with the usual definition of lines, but with distance function d = [√(x2-x1) + √(y2-y₁)1². Show that the triangle inequality is not true in this geometry by finding a triangle ABC such that AB + BC < AC.
3. Prove that if P, Q, and R are three points on a line, then exactly one of the points is between the other two. (This can be done using a coordinate system on the line.)
Transcribed Image Text:2. Consider R² with the usual definition of lines, but with distance function d = [√(x2-x1) + √(y2-y₁)1². Show that the triangle inequality is not true in this geometry by finding a triangle ABC such that AB + BC < AC. 3. Prove that if P, Q, and R are three points on a line, then exactly one of the points is between the other two. (This can be done using a coordinate system on the line.)
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