State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
"For every line $l$ and for every point $P$ not lying on a given line $l$,there exists a unique line $m$ passing through $P$ and parallel to $l$." This is known as Playfair's axiom.

  • A
    True
  • B
    False
  • C
  • D

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