Math Problem Statement
Show that the points A (3,9 ) , B (-2 ,-16 ) and C (1/5,5 ) are tricollinear.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Analytic Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Collinearity
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Theorems
Collinearity of points theorem: Three points are collinear if the slopes between each pair of points are equal.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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