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The set of points P(0, 3), Q(2, 0), R(4, -3) are collinear and the line has a slope of _____.

-3/2
3/2
- 1/2
1/2

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Answer:

-3/2

Explanation:

User Mozahler
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Answer:

-3/2,collinear.

Explanation:

slope of PQ=(0-3)/(2-0)=-3/2

eq. of line PQ is

y-3=-3/2(x-0)

y-3=-3/2 x

or2y-6=-3x

or 3x+2y=6

if R(4,-3) lies on it,then

3(4)+2(-3)=6

12-6=6

or 6=6

which is true.

Hence points P,Q,R are collinear.

and line has aslope=-3/2

User John Bowen
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