Question
Question: The points (5, 2, 4), (6, –1, 2) and (8, –7, k) are collinear, if k is equal to...
The points (5, 2, 4), (6, –1, 2) and (8, –7, k) are collinear, if k is equal to
A
–2
B
2
C
3
D
–1
Answer
–2
Explanation
Solution
If given points are collinear, then
x2−x3x1−x2=y2−y3y1−y2=z2−z3z1−z2
⇒ 6−85−6=−1+72+1=2−k4−2
⇒ −2−1=63=2−k2 ⇒ 21=2−k2
⇒ k=−2