The value of $λ$ for which the given equation represents a pair of straight lines is

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Solution

The correct option is A 2
Given equation represents a pair of straight line if
| $λ$ -5 5/2|
| -5 12 -8| =0
|5/2 -8 -3|
$\Rightarrow 100 λ = 200$
$\Rightarrow λ = 2$

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