If xcosθ=ycos(θ−2π3)=zcos(θ+2π3) , then x + y + z is equal to
A
1
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B
0
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C
−1
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is B 0 We have xcosθ=ycos(θ−2π3)=zcos(θ+2π3)=k x+y+z=k(cosθ+cos(θ−2π3)+cos(θ+2π3))=k×0 Use formula for cosx+cosy=2cosx+y2cosx−y2 ⇒x+y+z=0 Hence, option 'B' is correct.