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If x = cy + bz, y = az + cx, z = bx + ay where x, y, z are not all zeros, then the value of a2+b2+c2+2abc is


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The correct option is B

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Given system x - cy - bz = 0, cx - y + az = 0, bx + ay - z = 0
Since the system of equations has non trivial solution,
∣ ∣1cbc1aba1∣ ∣=0 1abcabcb2a2c2=0 a2+b2+c2+2abc=1


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