Use a Determinant to Find Y Such That $( 6 , - 15 ) , ( 12 , y ) , \text { and } ( 15 , - 6 )$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use a determinant to find y such that $( 6 , - 15 ) , ( 12 , y ) , \text { and } ( 15 , - 6 )$ are collinear.

• A) \(y = - 33\)
• B) \(y = 15\)
• C) \(y = 3\)
• D) \(y = - 6\)
• E) \(y = - 9\)

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