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Published on: August 13, 2026
The sum of all real values of 
for which the expression 
can be resolved into linear factors is :
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
2
(2)
Resolution into Linear Factors
For 
to resolve into linear factors, the determinant of the matrix of coefficients must be zero:
or 
.
Sum of values: 
.
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