If the points `(x ,\ -2),\ (5,\ 2)` and `(8,\ 8)` are collinear, find `x` using determinants.

Explanation

Given that the points are collinear



So, area of the triangle formed by the points `=0`


`\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}`
`[[x , -2 ,1],[ 5, 2 , 1 ], [8 , 8, 1]] =0`


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