The value of k for which the points A(2,3),B(4,k), and C(6,−3) are collinear.
The correct option is C: k=0
Given three points are A(2,3),B(4,k), and C(6,−3).
Here, x1=2,y1=3,x2=4,y2=k,x3=6,y3=−3
When the points are collinear, the area of the triangle will be zero.
Area of the triangle =12[x1(y2−y1)+x2(y3−y1)+x3(y1−y2)]
The points are collinear.
∴12[x1(y2−y1)+x2(y3−y1)+x3(y1−y2)]=0
⇒12[2(k−3)+2(−3−3)+6(3−k)]=0
⇒12[2k−6−12+18−6k]=0
⇒|−2k|=0 [Area cannot be negative]
⇒2k=0
⇒k=0