The number of segments formed by joining n distinct points is given by the combination formula (2n)=2n(n−1).
Part 1: Segments formed by joining six collinear points.
For n=6 collinear points, the number of segments is (26)=26×(6−1)=26×5=230=15.
Part 2: Segments formed by joining five non-collinear points.
For n=5 non-collinear points, the number of segments is (25)=25×(5−1)=25×4=220=10.
To find how many more segments are formed, we subtract the second number from the first:
Difference =15−10=5.
Therefore, 5 more segments are formed.