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Question
Determine whether the given point is collinear.
L(1,2), M(5,3) , N(8,6)
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Solution
L(1,2), M(5,3) , N(8,6)
Slope of LM
\[= \frac{3 - 2}{5 - 1} = \frac{1}{4}\]
Slope of MN = \[\frac{6 - 3}{8 - 5} = \frac{3}{3} = 1\]
Thus, the slope of LM not equal to slope MN.
So, the given points are not collinear.
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