If the system of equations , , has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
- (A)45
- (B)49
- (C)51
- (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
: expanding, .
Consistency (replace first column by constants) gives .
Then
JEE Main · 2024 · 05 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Single correct option