SOLUTION: Use the distance formula to determine whether the given points are collinear. (0,1), (6,3), (-3,0)

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Question 210166: Use the distance formula to determine whether the given points are collinear.
(0,1), (6,3), (-3,0)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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You don't need to use the distance formula (in fact I don't think it will help at all). What you need to do is show that the slope of the line through (0,1) and (6,3) is equal to the slope of the line through (6,3) and (-3,0). If you do that, it will show you that these points lie on the same line ie they are collinear.