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If pλ4 + qλ3 + rλ2 + sλ + t = ∣ ∣λ2+3λλ1λ+3λ+12λλ4λ3λ+43λ∣ ∣, the value of t is

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16
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18
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19
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Solution

The correct option is B 18
Since it is an identity in λ so satisfied by every value of λ. Now put λ=0 in the given equation, we have
t = ∣ ∣013124340∣ ∣ = 12+30=18.

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