Question

Consider the following points on cartesian plane. A (1;2) BC3; 1) and CG-3; 4) prove that Points A, B and C are collinear. ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Collinear points have the same gradient

find the gradient(slope) between AB first

$= \frac{1 - 2}{3 - 1} \\ = \frac{ - 1}{2}$

Find the one for BC

$= \frac{4 - 1}{ - 3 - 3} \\ = \frac{3}{ - 6} \\ = \frac{ - 1}{2}$

Find the gradient between AC now

$= \frac{4 - 2}{ - 3 - 1} \\ = \frac{2}{ - 4} \\ = \frac{ - 1}{2}$

YOUR LAST STATEMENT NOW WILL BE

POINTS A,B AND C ARE COLLINEAR SINCE THE GRADIENTS BETWEEN THEM IS THE SAME!!!