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The points (3, 0), (–2, –2) and (8, 2) are collinear since the slopes of the segments from (3, 0) to the others are both
A2/5
B–2/5
C5/2
D1/5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 2/5
The slopes are (–2)/(–5) = 2/5 and 2/5, so the three points lie on one line.
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