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If 2,3,9,5,2,1,1,λ,8 and λ,2,3 are coplanar, then the product of all possible values of λ is
MathematicsVector AlgebraJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 212
  • B 598
  • C 578
  • D 958
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 958

Given,

Points A2,3,9, B5,2,1, C1,λ,8 & Dλ,2,3 are coplanar,

Now we know that condition of coplanarity is  ABACAD=0

3-1-8-1λ-3-1λ-2-1-6=0

3-6λ-3-1+16+λ-2-81-λ-3λ-2=0

3-6λ+17+4+λ-8+8λ-3λ-2=0

-18λ+51+4+λ-8+8λ2-40λ+48=0

8λ2-57λ+95=0

So product of roots will be 958

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