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If a2(a+p)=b2(b+p)=c2(c+p), where a,b,c,pR, then value of ab+bc+ca is

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The correct option is C 0
Let
a2(a+p)=b2(b+p)=c2(c+p)=ka3+pa2k=0b3+pb2k=0c3+pc2k=0

So, x3+px2k=0 has roots as a,b,c, then
ab+bc+ca=coefficient of xcoefficient of x3ab+bc+ca=0

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