If three points a (a, 2), B (5, 1), C (- 4, 2a) are on the same line, then the value of a is () A. 1 or 2B. 2 or 72C. 2 or − 72d. 1 or - 2

If three points a (a, 2), B (5, 1), C (- 4, 2a) are on the same line, then the value of a is () A. 1 or 2B. 2 or 72C. 2 or − 72d. 1 or - 2

∵ three points a (a, 2), B (5, 1), C (- 4, 2a) are on the same straight line, ∵ AB and BC are collinear, ∵ AB = (5-a, - 1), BC = (- 9, 2a-1), ∵ (5-a) (2a-1) - (- 1) × (- 9) = 0, that is, 2a2-11a + 14 = 0, the solution is a = 2, or a = 72, so choose: B