alleryStart learning →The points (1, 1), (2, 2) and (k, 5) are collinear. Find k.
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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 5
Slope between the first two points is 1, so (5 - 1)/(k - 1) = 1 gives k = 5.
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