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