Consider the equation $y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$. If $m$ and $x_1$ are fixed and different lines are drawn for different values of $y_1$,then:

  • A
    the lines will pass through a fixed point
  • B
    there will be a set of parallel lines
  • C
    all the lines intersect the line $x = x_1$
  • D
    $B$ and $C$ both

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