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: A
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A. -x2
B. 
C. x2
D. - 
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 2
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