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Let , R be such that the system of linear equations x+2y+z=5 2x+y+ z=5 8x+4y+ z=18 has no solution. Then is equal to :

  1. -4
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. -8

Answer

(2) 4

Solution

For no solution, the coefficient determinant must vanish:

= vmatrix1&2&1\\2&1& \\8&4& vmatrix=1( -4 )-2(2 -8 )+1(8-8)

=12 -3 =0 =4

Check: with =4 , the third equation is 8x+4y+4 z=18,

while 4 (second equation) gives 8x+4y+4 z=20.

∵ 18 20, these two planes are parallel and distinct, so the system has no solution for every 0.

∴ =4

Answer: (2)

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If the system of equations x+5y+6z=4, 2x+3y+4z=7, x+6y+az=b has infinitely many solutions, then the point (a, b) lies on the line

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  2. 16
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  1. 22
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  1. 13
  2. 4
  3. 19
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