Matrices and Determinants 4 Question 14

15. The system of linear equations x+λyz=0;λxyz=0;x+yλz=0 has a non-trivial solution for

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(a) infinitely many values of

(b) exactly one value of λ

(c) exactly two values of λ

(d) exactly three values of λ

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 15. (d)

Solution:

  1. Given, system of linear equation is x+λyz=0;λxyz=0;x+yλz=0

Note that, given system will have a non-trivial solution only if determinant of coefficient matrix is zero,

|1λ1λ11 i.e. 11λ|=01(λ+1)λ(λ2+1)1(λ+1)=0λ+1+λ3λλ1=0λ3λ=0λ(λ21)=0λ=0 or λ=±1

Hence, given system of linear equation has a non-trivial solution for exactly three values of λ.



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