Solve the problem.Determinants are used to show that three points lie on the same line (are collinear). If  = 0,then the points (x1, y1), (x2, y2), and (x3, y3) are collinear. If the determinant does not equal 0, then the points are not collinear. Are the points , and collinear?

A. Yes
B. No


Answer: B

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