Matrices and Determinants 4 Question 16
17. The number of value of , for which the system of equation
(2013 Main)
has no solution, is
(a) infinite
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 17. (d)
Solution:
- Given equations can be written in matrix form
where,
For no solution,
Now,
Now,
Put
Put
Hence, required value of
Alternate Solution
Condition for the system of equations has no solution is
Take
If
And, if
Therefore,
Hence, only one value of