A straight line passes through the points and

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Coordinate geometry in the (x y) plane · Coordinate geometry in the (x y) plane

Problem

A straight line passes through the points

(-2,5)

and

(2,-1)

. Another line is given by

6x + my - 8 = 0

. For which value of

m

will the two lines represent the same straight line? (a)

2

(b)

-4

(c)

4

(d)

6