Class 12 Mathematics - Chapter Three Dimensional Geometry NCERT Solutions | Show that the points (2, 3, 4), (−

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Question 4

Show that the points (2, 3, 4), (−1, −2, 1), (5, 8, 7) are collinear.

Answer

The given points are A (2, 3, 4), B (− 1, − 2, 1), and C (5, 8, 7).

It is known that the direction ratios of line joining the points, (x1, y1, z1) and (x2, y2, z2), are given by, x2x1, y2y1, and z2z1.

The direction ratios of AB are (−1 − 2), (−2 − 3), and (1 − 4) i.e., −3, −5, and −3.

The direction ratios of BC are (5 − (− 1)), (8 − (− 2)), and (7 − 1) i.e., 6, 10, and 6.

It can be seen that the direction ratios of BC are −2 times that of AB i.e., they are proportional.

Therefore, AB is parallel to BC. Since point B is common to both AB and BC, points A, B, and C are collinear.

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