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AP EAMCET · Maths · Pair of Lines

If \(a x^2-34 x y-5 y^2+2 x+26 y-5=0\) represents a pair of straight lines, then the value of \(a\) is

  1. A \(7\)
  2. B \(5\)
  3. C \(2\)
  4. D \(13\)
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(A) \(7\)

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\[ a x^2-34 x y-5 y^2+2 x+26 y-5=0 \] Here, \(\Delta=\left|\begin{array}{ccc}a & -17 & 1 \\ -17 & -5 & 13 \\ 1 & 13 & -5\end{array}\right|=0\)…
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