Q8 of 50 Page 220

Show that the point A (1, – 1, 3), B (2, – 4, 5) and (5, – 13, 11) are collinear.

Given; The points A (1, – 1, 3), B (2, – 4, 5) and (5, – 13, 11).





=4√14


=AC


∴ Points A, B and C are collinear.


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