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If 22k11k-1121k+1=Ak2+Bk+C, then A+B+C=
MathematicsDeterminantsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C -1
  • D 2
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The correct answer is: -1

Given, if 22k11k-1121k+1=Ak2+Bk+C

Applying R1R1-R2

2-12k-k+11-11k-1121k+1=Ak2+Bk+C

1k+101k-1121k+1=Ak2+Bk+C

k-1k+1-1-k+1k+1-2=Ak2+Bk+C

k2-1-1-k+1k-1=Ak2+Bk+C

-1=Ak2+Bk+C

Comparing on both sides

A=0, B=0 & C=-1

Hence, A+B+C=0+0-1=-1

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