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  • 25-11-2021
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The points A(-3p-3, 2p), B(-5p+1, 0) and C(0, 8p), where p is a constant are collinear. Find: the value of p​

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mhanifa
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  • 25-11-2021

Answer:

  • p = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Since all points are on same line, AB and BC have same slope.

Use slope formula and compare:

  • m(AB) = (0 - 2p)/(-5p + 1 + 3p + 3) = -2p / (-2p + 4) = p/(p - 2)
  • m(BC) = (8p - 0)/(0 + 5p - 1) = 8p / (5p - 1)
  • m(AB) = m(BC)

Compare and solve for p:

  • p/(p - 2) = 8p/(5p - 1)
  • 8(p - 2) = 5p - 1
  • 8p - 16 = 5p - 1
  • 8p - 5p = 16 - 1
  • 3p = 15
  • p = 5
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