Explanation
Since the given points are collinear, they do not form atriangle, which means area of the triangle is Zero.
Area
Distance between the points C(a,b) and D (a2,ab)=√(a2−a)2+(ab−b)2=(a−1)√a2+b2
Distance between the points A(−a,−b) and D (a2,ab)=√(a2+a)2+(ab+b)2=(a+1)√a2+b2
Now. AB+BC+CD=√a2+b2+√a2+b2+(a−1)√a2+b2=(a+1)√a2+b2=AD
Hence, the points are collinear.
Area of a triangle with vertices (x1,y1) ; (x2,y2) and (x3,y3) is |x1(y2−y3)+x2(y3−y1)+x3(y1−y2)2|
So, slope of the line joining OA =−b−0−a−0=ba
Slope of the line joining OC =ab−0a2−0=ba
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