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Find the non-zero positive value of x which satisfies the equation (\begin{vmatrix} x & 1 & 0 \ 1 & x & x \ 0 & 1 & x\end{vmatrix}) = 0

A
2
B
4
C
√3
D
√2
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Correct Option: A

x(x2 - 1) - x = 0

= x3 - 2x = 0

x(x2 - 2) = 0

x = 2

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