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Matrices and Determinants question

2025 · 22 Jan · Shift 2 · Q28
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Matrices and Determinants question

2025 · 22 Jan · Shift 2 · Q28

JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of linear equations : x+y+2z=62x+3y+az=a+1−x−3y+bz=2 b\begin{aligned} & x+y+2 z=6 \\ & 2 x+3 y+\mathrm{az}=\mathrm{a}+1 \\ & -x-3 y+\mathrm{b} z=2 \mathrm{~b} \end{aligned}​x+y+2z=62x+3y+az=a+1−x−3y+bz=2 b​ where a,b∈Ra, b \in \mathbf{R}a,b∈R, has infinitely many solutions, then 7a+3b7 a+3 b7a+3b is equal to :
  1. A
    12
  2. B
    9
  3. C
    22
  4. D
    16
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Correct answer: D

  1. For the system to have infinitely many solutions, the three equations must be dependent and consistent.

    So, the coefficient matrix must have determinant zero, and the third equation should be a linear combination of the first two.

    The equations are:

    x+y+2z&=6 \[2pt] 2x+3y+az&=a+1 \[2pt] -x-3y+bz&=2b \end{aligned}$$
  2. Let the third equation be a linear combination of the first two: Eq.3=p(Eq.1)+q(Eq.2)\text{Eq.3}=p(\text{Eq.1})+q(\text{Eq.2})Eq.3=p(Eq.1)+q(Eq.2)

    Comparing coefficients of x,y,zx,y,zx,y,z and constants:

    From xxx: p+2q=−1p+2q=-1p+2q=−1

    From yyy: p+3q=−3p+3q=-3p+3q=−3

    Subtracting, q=−2q=-2q=−2 Then p+2(−2)=−1⇒p=3p+2(-2)=-1 \Rightarrow p=3p+2(−2)=−1⇒p=3

  3. Now compare the zzz-coefficients: 2p+aq=b2p+aq=b2p+aq=b 2(3)+a(−2)=b2(3)+a(-2)=b2(3)+a(−2)=b 6−2a=b6-2a=b6−2a=b

  4. Compare constants: 6p+(a+1)q=2b6p+(a+1)q=2b6p+(a+1)q=2b 6(3)+(a+1)(−2)=2b6(3)+(a+1)(-2)=2b6(3)+(a+1)(−2)=2b 18−2a−2=2b18-2a-2=2b18−2a−2=2b 16−2a=2b16-2a=2b16−2a=2b 8−a=b8-a=b8−a=b

  5. Use both expressions for bbb: 6−2a=8−a6-2a=8-a6−2a=8−a −a=2-a=2−a=2 a=−2a=-2a=−2

    Then b=8−(−2)=10b=8-(-2)=10b=8−(−2)=10

  6. Now compute: 7a+3b=7(−2)+3(10)=−14+30=167a+3b=7(-2)+3(10)=-14+30=167a+3b=7(−2)+3(10)=−14+30=16

  7. Therefore, the correct option is: 16\boxed{16}16​ i.e. Option D.

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