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Three points are collinear if the determinant formed from their coordinates equals:

Answer: 0.

  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C −1
  • D 3

Correct answer: A. 0

Explanation: A zero area means the points lie on a straight line, so the determinant is 0.

Concept context

Evaluation of determinants, cofactors, adjoint, inverse of matrix, Cramer's rule and area applications. Always in board and JEE.

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