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If the lines represented by $\left(\mathrm{k}^2+2\right) \mathrm{x}^2+3 \mathrm{xy}-6 \mathrm{y}^2=0$ are perpendicular to each other, then the values of $\mathrm{K}$ are
MathematicsPair of LinesMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (24 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\pm 3$
  • B $\pm 4$
  • C $\pm 1$
  • D $\pm 2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\pm 2$
The lines $\left(k^2+2\right) x^2+3 x y-6 y^2=0$ are perpendicular to each other.
$\therefore\left(\mathrm{k}^2+2\right)+(-6)=0 \Rightarrow \mathrm{k}^2=4 \Rightarrow \mathrm{k}= \pm 2$

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