If the system of linear equations
, where
has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to:
, where
has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to:
- (A)-3
- (B)3✓ Correct
- (C)6
- (D)9
Answer: (B)
Solution
For infinitely many solutions, the coefficient determinant must be zero:
Expanding:
Also, the augmented determinant must be zero:
Expanding and solving gives .
Therefore:
Expanding:
Also, the augmented determinant must be zero:
Expanding and solving gives .
Therefore:
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