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Find the value of k if the points A(2, 3), B(4, k) and C(6, -3) are collinear.
The points A(2, 3), B(4, k) and C(6, -3) are collinear means they lie on a single line.
Let the equation of line be y = mx + c (General form of a linear equation with slope m )
This line will pass through all three points A, B and C.
By substituting values of coordinates of A, B and C in the given line we get
3 = 2m + cΒ Β Β ------ (1)
-3 = 6m + cΒ Β Β ------Β (2)
Subtracting (2) from (1), we get
=> 6 = -4m
m = -1.5
Substituting m = -1.5, we get
3 = -3 + c
c = 6
Equation of line is y = -1.5x + 6
Point B(4,k) passes through the line.
=> k = -1.5*4 + 6
=> k = 0Β
The answer is option A.
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