The system of equations x+y+z=6, x+2y+5z=9, x+5y+ z= , has no solution if
- =17, =18
- =17, 18
- =15, 17
- 17, 18
Answer
(2) =17, 18
Solution
= vmatrix1&1&1\\1&2&5\\1&5& vmatrix= -17=0 =17 (no unique solution).
Reduce: R2-R1: y+4z=3; R3-R1: 4y+( -1)z= -6; R3-4(R2-R1): ( -17)z= -18.
For =17: 0 z= -18, which is impossible when 18.
=17, 18
Answer: (2)