Let S be the set of values of , for which the system of equations
,
,
has no solution. Then is equal to
,
,
has no solution. Then is equal to
Answer: 24
Solution
For no solution the coefficient determinant must vanish: , i.e. , which factors as . Each of makes the system inconsistent, so . Therefore .
JEE Main · 2023 · 10 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Integer answer