JEE Main · 2024 · 05 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Determinants

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If the system of equations , , has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
  1. (A)45
  2. (B)49
  3. (C)51
  4. (D)47✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

For infinitely many solutions the coefficient determinant is zero. With
: expanding, .
Consistency (replace first column by constants) gives .
Then

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