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If x, y, z R, then the value of determinant is equal to ___.

If x, y, z R, then the value of determinant is equal to 0.

Explanation:


Given


Performing the operation C1 C1 – C2,



We know that (a + b)2 – (a – b)2 = 4ab.




C1 and C3 are proportional to each other.



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