NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsDeterminantsPractice
Consider the system of equations α x + y + z = p ,   x + α y + z = q and x + y + α z = r , then the sum of all possible distinct value(s) of α for which system does not possess a unique solution is
Options
- A- 2
- B1
- C- 1
- D0
Correct answer
C. - 1
Step-by-step solution
Here D = α 1 1 1 α 1 1 1 α = α + 2 α - 1 2 Hence, for α = - 2 , 1 the system will not have a unique solution. The sum of values of α = - 2 + 1 = - 1