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If x, y, z are in arithmetic progression with common difference d, x3d, and the determinant of the matrix 342x452y5kz is zero, then the value of k2 is
MathematicsDeterminantsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 72
  • B 12
  • C 36
  • D 6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 72

Given x, y, z are in arithmetic progression, hence 2y=x+z, also 342x452y5kz=0

Applying R2R1+R3-2R2

342x0k-6205kz=0

(k-62)(3z-5x)=0

(k-62)=0 or (3z-5x)=0

If 3z-5x=0

3(x+2d)-5x=0

x=3d (Not possible)

k=62

k2=72.

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