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Let α=λ-2 a+b and β=4λ-2 a+3b, be two given vectors where vectors a and b are non-collinear. The value of λ for which vectors α and β are collinear, is:
MathematicsVector AlgebraJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A -4
  • B -3
  • C 4
  • D 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -4
α,β are collinear then, λ-24λ-2=13λ=-4.

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