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 If the system of linear equations x+2ay+az=0,x+3by+bz=0 and x+4cy+cz=0 has a non zero solutions; then a,b,c are in 

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Correct option is C

Given equations are x+2ay+az=0,x+3by+bz=0 ,  x+4cy+cz=0 Since given equation has non-zero solutions ⇒Δ=0⇒12aa13bb14cc=0⇒1(3bc−4bc)−2a(c−b)+a(4c−3b)=0⇒2b=1a+1c∴a ,b,c are in Harmonic Progression.   Therefore, the correct answer is (3).


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