The determinant | array ccc a & b & a +b b & c & b +c a +b & b +c & 0 array | is equal to…

Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsMatrices and Determinants

The determinant \[\left|\begin{array}{ccc} a & b & a \alpha+b \\ b & c & b \alpha+c \\ a \alpha+b & b \alpha+c & 0 \end{array}\right|\] is equal to zero, if
  1. a, b, c are in A.P.
  2. a, b, c are in G.P.
  3. a, b, c are in H.P.
  4. α is a root of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0
  5. (xα) is a factor of ax2 + 2bx + c

Answer

(B) a , b , c are in G . P.

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