The following system of linear equation
has
,
has
,
- (A)infinitely many solutions, satisfying .✓ Correct
- (B)no solution
- (C)only the trivial solution.
- (D)infinitely many solutions, satisfying .
Answer: (A)
Solution
The system is homogeneous, so non-trivial solutions exist precisely when the coefficient determinant vanishes. Expanding confirms this, so there are infinitely many solutions. Adding the first two equations gives , so ; substituting into gives , that is . The solutions are infinitely many, satisfying .
JEE Main · 2020 · 09 Jan 2020 · Shift 2 · Single correct option