1992 AHSME Problems/Problem 3

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Problem

If $m>0$ and the points $(m,3)$ and $(1,m)$ lie on a line with slope $m$, then $m=$

$\text{(A) } 1\quad \text{(B) } \sqrt{2}\quad \text{(C) } \sqrt{3}\quad \text{(D) } 2\quad \text{(E) } \sqrt{5}$

Solution

$\fbox{C}$

See also

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Problem 2
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Problem 4
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