JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
If the system of equations has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to :
- A13
- B10
- C12
- D11
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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 consistent and dependent.
So the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two, and the coefficient matrix must be singular.
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Write the equations:
x+2y-3z&=2 \[4pt] 2x+\lambda y+5z&=5 \[4pt] 14x+3y+\mu z&=33 \end{aligned}$$ -
Assume the third equation is obtained as a linear combination of the first two:
Comparing coefficients, we get:
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Solve for and using (1) and (4):
From (1):
Substitute into (4):
Then
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Now use (2) to find :
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Use (3) to find :
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Therefore,
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Hence the correct option is: which is Option C.
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