SOLUTION: Use vectors to determine if the points P(-2,7,4), Q(-4,8,1) and R(0,6,7) are collinear.

SOLUTION: Use vectors to determine if the points P(-2,7,4), Q(-4,8,1) and R(0,6,7) are collinear.

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Question 619257: Use vectors to determine if the points P(-2,7,4), Q(-4,8,1) and R(0,6,7) are collinear.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use vectors to determine if the points P(-2,7,4), Q(-4,8,1) and R(0,6,7) are collinear.
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You can, but it's not necessary
R(0,6,7)
P(-2,7,4)
Q(-4,8,1)
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The differences in x, y & z are uniform --> colinear

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