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 points (5, 5), (10, k) and (-5, 1) are collinear, then k =                         [MP PET 1994, 99; RPET 2003]

    A) 3

    B) 5

    C) 7

    D) 9

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    According to the condition \[\left| \,\begin{matrix}    5 & 5 & 1  \\    10 & k & 1  \\    -5 & 1 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=0\] \[\Rightarrow \,\,\]\[\left| \,\begin{matrix}    5 & 5 & 1  \\    5 & k-5 & 0  \\    -10 & 1-5 & 0  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=0\,\,\Rightarrow \,\,k=7\].


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