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 If the points (5,4,2),(8,k,7) and (6,2,1) are collinear, then k=

a
-2
b
2
c
10
d
1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The direction ratios of the line joining the first two points and the direction ratios of the line joining the last two points are as below3,k-4,-9 and -2,2-k,6If the above lines are coincident, then the above ratios are in proportion -32=k-42-k=-32 2k-8=-6+3k k=-2

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