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If a+b+c=αd, b+c+d=βa and a,b,c are non-coplanar, then the sum of a+b+c+d=

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0
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(β1)d+(α1)a
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(α1)d(β1)a
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(α1)d+(β1)a
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Solution

The correct option is A 0
Given,
a+b+c=αd, b+c+d=βa
Eliminating d
a+b+c=αd
a+b+c=α(βabc)
(1αβ)a+(1+α)b+(1+α)c=0
Since a,b,c are non-coplanar
(1αβ)=0, 1+α=0
α=1
β=1
a+b+c=αd=d
a+b+c+d=0

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