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Question
If x + y + z = 0, the value of `x/(y + z)` is ______.
Options
2
`1/2`
1
–1
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Solution
If x + y + z = 0, the value of `x/(y + z)` is –1.
Explanation:
Given x + y + z = 0
`\implies` y + z = – x
∴ `x/(y + z) = x/-x = -1`
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