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If the points `a+b,a-b and a+kb` be collinear, then k is equal to

A

0

B

2

C

`-2`

D

any real number

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(a-b)-(a+b)=[(a+kb)-(a-b)]`
`implies -2b=(k+1)b`
Hence, `k in R`
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