JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of linear equations 2x + y z = 7 x 3y + 2z = 1 x + 4y + z = k, where , k R has infinitely many solutions, then + k is equal to:
- A3
- B3
- C6
- D9
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Correct answer: B
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For the system to have infinitely many solutions, the three equations must be consistent and dependent.
The system is:
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Write the coefficient matrix:
2 & 1 & -1\\ 1 & -3 & 2\\ 1 & 4 & \delta \end{pmatrix}$$ For infinitely many solutions, we need: $$\det(A)=0$$ and the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two, including constants. -
Compute the determinant:
For infinitely many solutions:
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Now substitute into the third equation:
We now check whether the third equation is a linear combination of the first two.
Let
Comparing coefficients:
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Solve the first two equations: From
Put into
Check the -coefficient: which matches.
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Therefore,
So the constant term must also satisfy:
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Hence,
Therefore, the correct option is: which is Option B.
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