SOLUTION: Determine if three points with coordinates given lie on the same line. (2,3), (4,6), and (6,9). Explore your answer. "Hint" You need to prove your conclusion with more than "just"

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Question 224376: Determine if three points with coordinates given lie on the same line. (2,3), (4,6), and (6,9). Explore your answer. "Hint" You need to prove your conclusion with more than "just" a graph or sketch.
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you can show that the slope from (2,3) to (4,6) is equal to the slope from (4,6) to (6,9), then you'll have shown that (2,3), (4,6), and (6,9) all lie on the same line. Does that help you get started? If not, let me know.