JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of equations has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to :
- A30
- B26
- C22
- D18
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Correct answer: B
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For a system of 3 linear equations in 3 variables to have infinitely many solutions, we need:
where
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First, for rank to be less than 3, we must have
Compute:
Expanding along the first row,
Now,
Therefore,
So,
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For infinitely many solutions, the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two, and the constants must satisfy the same relation.
Let
Comparing coefficients:
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Solve for using (2) and (5):
From (2): From (5):
Multiply first by 5: Multiply second by 2:
Subtract:
Then from (2):
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Now use (3) and (4):
From (3):
From (4):
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Hence,
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Therefore the correct option is
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