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If x1,x2,x3,x4,x5,x6 are non-zero distinct real roots of the equation x6+ax4+bx+λ=0 for some a,b,λ R, then the value of 6i=1(1xi)6i=1(1+xi) is equal to

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2λ
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Zero
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2b
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2b
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Solution

The correct option is D 2b
(xx1)(xx2)(xx3)(xx4)(xx5)(xx6)=x6+ax4+bx+λ
(1x1)(1x2).......(1x6)=1+a+b+λ and (1+x1)(1+x2).....(1+x6)=1+ab+λ
6i=1(1xi)6i=1(1+xi)=2b

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