Use a Determinant to Determine Whether the Points $( - 6,1 ) , ( - 8 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( - 3,3 )$

question 83

Essay

Use a determinant to determine whether the points $( - 6,1 ) , ( - 8 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( - 3,3 )$ are collinear. Show all work.

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