JEE Main20248 Apr 2024Evening ShiftMathematicsDeterminantsActual
If the system of equations x+4 y-z= , 7 x+9 y+ z=-3,5 x+y+2 z=-1 has infinitely many solutions, then (2 +3 ) is equal to :
Options
- A3
- B-3
- C-2
- D2
Correct answer
B. -3
Step-by-step solution
aligned & = | array ccc 1 & 4 & -1 7 & 9 & 5 & 1 & 2 array |=0 & (18- )-4(14-5 )-(7-45)=0 =0 & = _ x = _ y = _ z =0 (For infinite solution) & _ x = | array ccc & 4 & -1 -3 & 9 & -1 & 1 & 2 array |=0 & (18- )-4(-6+ )-1(-3+9)=0 & 18 +24-6=0 =-1 aligned