Let be a real number for which the system of linear equations
Has indefinitely many solutions. Then is a root of the quadratic equation
Has indefinitely many solutions. Then is a root of the quadratic equation
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Infinitely many solutions require the coefficient determinant to vanish, . Expanding gives , so . Testing this against the offered quadratics, becomes , so is a root of .
JEE Main · 2019 · 10 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option