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. No
B. Yes
Answer: B
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A. y = 0.3x3
B. y = (x + 0.3)3
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A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
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