Step-by-Step Explanation:
General Formula for Maximum Regions Divided by Lines:
The maximum number of regions R that n straight lines can divide the plane into is given by:
where n is the number of lines.
Visualizing the Configuration: To achieve the maximum number of regions:
The lines must intersect in such a way that no two lines are parallel.
No three lines should intersect at the same point.
This creates 7 regions in total.
Final Answer:
(3) 7