Use a Determinant to Find Y Such That (8,-20), (16,y),and

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant to find y such that (8,-20) , (16,y) ,and (20,-8) are collinear.

• A)y = -12
• B)y = 20
• C)y = -44
• D)y = 4
• E)y = -8

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