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Find the value of x for which the points (-1,x)(2,1)(4,5) are collinear |
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Answer» P(x,-1),Q(2,1),R(4,5) are collinear From P (x,-1) and Q (2,1)m1(PQ) =y2 -y1/x2-x1 =1-(-1)/2-x =1+1/2-x =2/2-x. ...................(1) From Q(2,1) and R(4,5)m2(QR)=y2-y1/x2-x1 =5-1/4-2 =4/2 =2. ...........................(2)Equating eq1 and eq2 2/2-x=2 By cross multiplication 2 =2(2-x) 2=4-2x 2x=4-2 2x=2 x=1Hence find the value of x =1 (x,-1),(2,1),(4,5) are collinear |
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