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
  • E 1

The correct answer is A. 2

x(x

- 1) - x = 0

= x

- 2x = 0

x(x

- 2) = 0

x = 2

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