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If xcosθ=ycos(θ2π3)=zcos(θ+2π3) , then x + y + z is equal to

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Solution

The correct option is B 0
We have xcosθ=ycos(θ2π3)=zcos(θ+2π3)=k
x+y+z=k(cosθ+cos(θ2π3)+cos(θ+2π3))=k×0
Use formula for cosx+cosy=2cosx+y2cosxy2
x+y+z=0
Hence, option 'B' is correct.

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