JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of equations has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
- A56
- B59
- C57
- D55
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Correct answer: C
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For a system of 3 linear equations in 3 variables to have infinitely many solutions, the equations must be dependent.
So the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two, and also the coefficient matrix must be singular.
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Write the equations:
2x-y+z&=4 \[4pt] 5x+\lambda y+3z&=12 \[4pt] 100x-47y+\mu z&=212 \end{aligned}$$ -
Assume the third equation is obtained as and similarly on the RHS,
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Compare coefficients of :
Compare constants:
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Solve for .
From multiply by :
Subtract from to get
Then
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Now compare the coefficient of : Substituting :
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Compare the coefficient of : So
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Therefore,
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Hence the correct option is which is Option C.
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