JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of linear equations : where , has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to :
- A12
- B9
- C22
- D16
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Correct answer: D
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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}$$ -
Let the third equation be a linear combination of the first two:
Comparing coefficients of and constants:
From :
From :
Subtracting, Then
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Now compare the -coefficients:
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Compare constants:
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Use both expressions for :
Then
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Now compute:
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Therefore, the correct option is: i.e. Option D.
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