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MHT CET · Maths · Straight Lines

If the points \(A(5, k), B(-3,1)\) and \(C(-7,-2)\) are collinear, then \(\mathrm{k}=\)

  1. A \(7\)
  2. B \(\frac{-1}{7}\)
  3. C \(\frac{1}{7}\)
  4. D \(-7\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(7\)

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Detailed explanation

Slope of \(A B=\) Slope of \(B C\)
\(\frac{1-k}{-3-5}=\frac{-2-1}{-7+3} \Rightarrow \frac{1-k}{-8}=\frac{-3}{-4}\)
\(\frac{1-k}{2}=-3 \Rightarrow k=7\)