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WBJEE · Maths · Pair of Lines

The equation \(x^{3}-y x^{2}+x-y=0\) represents

  1. A a hyperbola and two straight lines
  2. B a straight line
  3. C a parabola and two straight lines
  4. D a straight line and a circle
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Correct Answer

(B) a straight line

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\(x^{3}-y x^{2}+x-y=0\) \(x^{2}(x-y)+(x-y)=0\) \(\left(x^{2}+1\right)(x-y)=0\) \(x^{2}+1 \neq 0\) \(x-y=0\) \(x=y\) So, the equation represents a straight line.