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Published on: August 12, 2026
Show that the points (a, 0), (0, b) and (1, 1) are collinear if
+ 
= 1.
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Sol. Points are collinear so that area of triangle make by points is equal to zero
= 0 ⇒ ab – a – b = 0
⇒ 
+ 
= 1
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