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The value of the determinant \[ \begin{vmatrix} (a^x + a^{-x})^2 & (a^x - a^{-x})^2 & 1 (b^x + b^{-x})^2 & (b^x - b^{-x})^2 & 1 (c^x + c^{-x})^2 & (c^x - c^{-x})^2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} \] is

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Use identities to simplify determinant columns before expanding.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2026
  • $abc$
  • $2abc$
  • $a^2b^2c^2$
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is A

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