JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates Question Bank Points related to triangle (Orthocente Circumcentre Incentre), Area of some geometrical figures Collinearity

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    If the points \[(-5,\,1),\,(p,\,5)\]and \[(10,\,7)\]are collinear, then the value of p will be       [MP PET 1984]

    A) 5

    B) 3

    C) 4

    D) 7

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    \[\frac{1}{2}\,\left| \,\begin{matrix}    -5 & 1 & 1  \\    p & 5 & 1  \\    10 & 7 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=\,0\,\,\Rightarrow \,\,\left| \,\begin{matrix}    -5 & 1 & 1  \\    p & 5 & 1  \\    10 & 7 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=\,0\,\] \[\Rightarrow \,\,10-(p-10)+(7p-50)=0\,\,\Rightarrow \,\,p=5\].


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