JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
Let . If the system of linear equations has a non-trivial solution, then the value of is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
We need the homogeneous system to have a non-trivial solution, so the determinant of its coefficient matrix must be zero.
1. Write the coefficient matrix
The system is
So the coefficient matrix is
Let Then , and
2. Compute the determinant
Observe that
The added matrix has all rows equal, say row vector repeated three times.
Now perform row operations on :
Then
So
Expand along the first row:
Thus
Since ,
For a non-trivial solution,
3. Solve for
Given we have In this interval, when (The other standard value is not in .)
Hence
4. Check options
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
Therefore, the correct option is
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