How to determine whether the given points are colinear or not, instead of using the triangle formula - Maths - Coordinate Geometry

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How to determine whether the given points are colinear or not,
instead of using the triangle formula ?

Varun.Rawat · Accepted Answer

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How to determine whether the given points are colinear or not, instead of using the triangle formula ?