If the points (x, 1), (1, 2) and (0, y + 1) are collinear show that -Maths 9th

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Two lines are parallel if their slopes are equal∴ \(rac{0-(-8)}{3-(-5)}\) = \(rac{a-3}{4-6}\) ⇒ \(rac{8}{8}\) = \(rac{a-3}{-2}\) ⇒ a – 3 = –2 ⇒ a = 1.

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