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Let b and c be two non-collinear vectors. If a is a vector such that a(b+c)=4 and a×(b×c)=(x22x+6)b+(siny)c, then (x,y) lies on the line

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x+y=0
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xy=0
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C
x=1
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y=π
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Solution

The correct option is C x=1
We know that, a×(b×c)=(ac)b(ab)c
Given, a×(b×c)=(x22x+6)b+(siny)c
(ac)b(ab)c=(x22x+6)b+(siny)c
On comparing, we get
ac=x22x+6, ab=siny
a(b+c)=4x22x+2=siny
x22x+2=(x1)2+11 and siny1
Both sides are equal only for x=1

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