Q42 / 124 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Determinants

If α2nα2n+2α2n+4β2nβ2n+2β2n+4γ2nγ2n+2γ2n+4=1β2-1α21γ2-1β21α2-1γ2 {where α2, β2 and γ2 are all distinct}, then the value of n is equal to

  • A
    4
  • B
    -4
  • C
    3
  • Correct answer
    D
    -2

Solution

Given, α2nβ2nγ2n 1α2α41β2β41γ2γ4=α2-β2β2-γ2(γ2-α2)α4β4γ4
⇒α2nβ2nγ2n[α2-β2β2-γ2γ2-α2]=α2-β2β2-γ2(γ2-α2)αβγ4
On comparison, we get,
n=-2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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