JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of equations has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
- A916
- B912
- C920
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Correct answer: A
Let the system be
For a system of 3 linear equations in 3 variables to have infinitely many solutions, we need
- the coefficient matrix to be singular, and
- the augmented matrix to have the same rank as the coefficient matrix, which must be .
1. Write the coefficient matrix
For infinitely many solutions,
Compute the determinant:
So,
2. Impose consistency for infinitely many solutions
Now substitute :
Since rank must be , one equation must be a linear combination of the other two.
Let
Comparing coefficients:
Solve (1) and (2):
From (1),
Substitute into (2):
Then
Check (3):
which is satisfied.
So the second equation is
Hence for consistency, the RHS must satisfy the same relation:
Thus,
3. Compute the required value
We need
Substitute values:
Therefore,
4. Final answer
So the correct option is A.
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