If the points (0, 4) (4, 0) and (5, P) are collinear, the value of P is
A
−1
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B
7
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C
6
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is D−1 The given points (0, 4), (4, 0) and (5, P) are collinear, if 12[x1(y2−y3)+x2(y3−y1)+x3(y1−y2)]=0 ⟹12[0(0−P)+4(P−4)+5(4−0)]=0 ⟹4P−16+20=0 ∴P=−1