JEE Main · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Offline · Determinants

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The number of values of k for which the linear equations
possess a non-zero solution is
  1. (A)2✓ Correct
  2. (B)1
  3. (C)zero
  4. (D)3

Answer: (A)

Solution

A homogeneous system has a non-zero solution only when its coefficient determinant vanishes: . Expanding gives , so , i.e. . There are two such values, and .

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