NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsDeterminantsPractice
Let a , λ , μ ∈ R . Consider the system of linear equations a x + 2 y = λ and 3 x - 2 y = μ . Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Options
- AIf a = - 3 , then the system has infinitely many solutions for all values of λ and μ
- BIf a ≠ - 3 , then the system has a unique solution for all values of λ and μ
- CIf λ + μ = 0 , then the system has infinitely many solutions for a = - 3
- DIf λ + μ ≠ 0 , then the system has no solution for a = - 3
Correct answer
A. If a = - 3 , then the system has infinitely many solutions for all values of λ and μ
Step-by-step solution
a x + 2 y = λ 3 x - 2 y = μ For a = - 3 , above lines will be parallel or coincident Also parallel for λ + μ ≠ 0 and coincident λ + μ = 0 and if a ≠ - 3 , lines are intersecting ⇒ unique solution.