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If \(\Delta(x)=\left|\begin{array}{ccc}x-2 & (x-1)^2 & x^3 \\ x-1 & x^2 & (x+1)^3 \\ x & (x+1)^2 & (x+2)^3\end{array}\right|\), then coefficient of \(x\) in \(\Delta(x)\) is

  1. A 2
  2. B -2
  3. C 3
  4. D -4
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Correct Answer

(B) -2

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Detailed explanation

co-eff of \(x\) in \(\Delta(x)=\frac{\Delta^{\prime}(0)}{1 !}=-2\)