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If the distance between the points (α,0,1) and (0, 1,2) is27, then the value of α is

a
5
b
-5
c
±5
d
None of these

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Given, distance between points (α,0,1 ) and (0, 1, 2) is 27∴(a−0)2+(0−1)2+(1−2)2=27⇒a2+12+12=27⇒ a2+2=27[∵ squaring both sides ]⇒ a2=25⇒a=±5

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