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If ` vec xa n d vec y` are two non-collinear vectors and a, b, and c represent the sides of a ` A B C` satisfying `(a-b) vec x+(b-c) vec y+(c-a)( vec x xx vec y)=0,` then ` A B C` is (where ` vec xxx vec y` is perpendicular to the plane of `xa n dy` ) a. an acute-angled triangle b. an obtuse-angled triangle c. a right-angled triangle d. a scalene triangle

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation involving the sides of triangle ABC and the vectors \(\vec{x}\) and \(\vec{y}\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Equation**: The equation given is: \[ (a-b) \vec{x} + (b-c) \vec{y} + (c-a)(\vec{x} \times \vec{y}) = 0 ...
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