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If the system of linear equations

2x+2ay+az=0

2x+3by+bz=0

2x+4cy+cz=0

Where  a,b,cR are non-zero and distinct; has non-zero solution, then,

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1a,1b,1care in A.P.
b
a,b,c are in A.P
c
a, b, c are in G.P
d
a + b + c = 0

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Correct option is A

For non-zero solution22aa23bb24cc=0⇒12aa13bb14cc=0⇒3bc−4bc−2ac−4ac+2ab−3ab=0⇒−bc+2ac−ab=0⇒ab+bc=2ac⇒a,b,c are in H.P. ⇒1a,1b,1c  are in A.P.


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