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If a=^i+^j+^k,b=2^i^j+^k and c=^i+x^j+y^k, are linearly dependent and |c|=3 then (x,y) is

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(-1, -1)
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(2,3)
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(3,1)
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Solution

The correct option is A (-1, -1)
Given that the three vectors are linearly dependent so
c=la+mb
l+2m=1(Comparing the ^i components)
lm=x (Comparing the ^j components)
x3y=2
I +m =y (Comparing the ^k components)
Also, x2+y2+1=3
10y2+12y+2=0
y=1,15
x=1,75

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