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MediumMCQ
If the system of linear equations $2x - 3y = \gamma + 5$ and $\alpha x + 5y = \beta + 1$,where $\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in R$,has infinitely many solutions,then the value of $|9\alpha + 3\beta + 5\gamma|$ is equal to
A
$56$
B
$89$
C
$58$
D
$30$

Solution

(C) For a system of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y = c_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y = c_2$ to have infinitely many solutions,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Given equations are $2x - 3y = \gamma + 5$ and $\alpha x + 5y = \beta + 1$.
Applying the condition: $\frac{\alpha}{2} = \frac{5}{-3} = \frac{\beta + 1}{\gamma + 5}$.
From $\frac{\alpha}{2} = \frac{5}{-3}$,we get $\alpha = -\frac{10}{3}$.
Multiplying by $9$,we get $9\alpha = -30$.
From $\frac{5}{-3} = \frac{\beta + 1}{\gamma + 5}$,we get $5(\gamma + 5) = -3(\beta + 1)$.
$5\gamma + 25 = -3\beta - 3$.
$3\beta + 5\gamma = -28$.
Now,we need to find $|9\alpha + 3\beta + 5\gamma|$.
Substituting the values: $|-30 + (-28)| = |-58| = 58$.
152
MediumMCQ
If the system of linear equations $2x + 3y - z = -2$; $x + y + z = 4$; $x - y + |\lambda|z = 4\lambda - 4$ (where $\lambda \in R$) has no solution,then:
A
$\lambda = 7$
B
$\lambda = -7$
C
$\lambda = 8$
D
$\lambda^2 = 1$

Solution

(B) For the system of linear equations to have no solution,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,i.e.,$D = 0$.
$D = \left|\begin{array}{ccc} 2 & 3 & -1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & |\lambda| \end{array}\right| = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$2(1 \cdot |\lambda| - 1(-1)) - 3(1 \cdot |\lambda| - 1(1)) - 1(1(-1) - 1(1)) = 0$
$2(|\lambda| + 1) - 3(|\lambda| - 1) - 1(-2) = 0$
$2|\lambda| + 2 - 3|\lambda| + 3 + 2 = 0$
$-|\lambda| + 7 = 0 \Rightarrow |\lambda| = 7 \Rightarrow \lambda = \pm 7$.
Now,we check the consistency for $\lambda = 7$ and $\lambda = -7$.
For $\lambda = 7$,the third equation is $x - y + 7z = 24$. Adding $(2)$ and $(3)$ gives $3x + 4y = 2$. Solving the system shows it is consistent.
For $\lambda = -7$,the third equation is $x - y + 7z = -32$. Substituting $\lambda = -7$ into the system leads to a contradiction,meaning the system is inconsistent (no solution).
Thus,$\lambda = -7$ is the correct condition.
153
MediumMCQ
If the system of linear equations $2x + y - z = 7$,$x - 3y + 2z = 1$,and $x + 4y + \delta z = k$,where $\delta, k \in R$,has infinitely many solutions,then $\delta + k$ is equal to
A
$-3$
B
$3$
C
$6$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the augmented matrix must satisfy the consistency condition.
First,we set the determinant of the coefficient matrix to zero:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & -3 & 2 \\ 1 & 4 & \delta \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$2(-3\delta - 8) - 1(\delta - 2) - 1(4 + 3) = 0$
$-6\delta - 16 - \delta + 2 - 7 = 0$
$-7\delta - 21 = 0 \Rightarrow \delta = -3$
Now,for the system to have infinitely many solutions,the augmented matrix must also have a determinant of zero when replacing a column with the constants:
$\Delta_x = \begin{vmatrix} 7 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & -3 & 2 \\ k & 4 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$7(9 - 8) - 1(-3 - 2k) - 1(4 + 3k) = 0$
$7(1) + 3 + 2k - 4 - 3k = 0$
$6 - k = 0 \Rightarrow k = 6$
Thus,$\delta + k = -3 + 6 = 3$.
154
DifficultMCQ
The number of real values $\lambda$,such that the system of linear equations $2x - 3y + 5z = 9$,$x + 3y - z = -18$,and $3x - y + (\lambda^2 - |\lambda|)z = 16$ has no solution,is :-
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) For a system of linear equations to have no solution,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ must be $0$,and the system must be inconsistent.
The coefficient matrix is $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 5 \\ 1 & 3 & -1 \\ 3 & -1 & \lambda^2 - |\lambda| \end{bmatrix}$.
Calculating the determinant $\Delta$:
$\Delta = 2(3(\lambda^2 - |\lambda|) - 1) + 3(1(\lambda^2 - |\lambda|) - (-3)) + 5(-1 - 9)$
$= 2(3\lambda^2 - 3|\lambda| - 1) + 3(\lambda^2 - |\lambda| + 3) + 5(-10)$
$= 6\lambda^2 - 6|\lambda| - 2 + 3\lambda^2 - 3|\lambda| + 9 - 50$
$= 9\lambda^2 - 9|\lambda| - 43$.
Setting $\Delta = 0$ gives $9|\lambda|^2 - 9|\lambda| - 43 = 0$.
Let $t = |\lambda|$. Then $9t^2 - 9t - 43 = 0$.
The discriminant $D = (-9)^2 - 4(9)(-43) = 81 + 1548 = 1629 > 0$.
Since $D > 0$,there are two distinct real roots for $t$. The roots are $t = \frac{9 \pm \sqrt{1629}}{18}$.
Since $\sqrt{1629} \approx 40.36$,one root is positive and one is negative.
Since $t = |\lambda| \ge 0$,only the positive root is valid.
Thus,there is only $1$ value for $|\lambda|$,which corresponds to $2$ values of $\lambda$ (i.e.,$\lambda = \pm t$).
155
DifficultMCQ
The number of $\theta \in (0, 4\pi)$ for which the system of linear equations $3(\sin 3\theta)x - y + z = 2$,$3(\cos 2\theta)x + 4y + 3z = 3$,and $6x + 7y + 7z = 9$ has no solution is:
A
$6$
B
$7$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) For the system of linear equations to have no solution,the determinant $D$ of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the system must be inconsistent.
First,calculate the determinant $D$:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 3\sin 3\theta & -1 & 1 \\ 3\cos 2\theta & 4 & 3 \\ 6 & 7 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$D = 3\sin 3\theta(28 - 21) + 1(21\cos 2\theta - 18) + 1(21\cos 2\theta - 24) = 0$
$D = 3\sin 3\theta(7) + 21\cos 2\theta - 18 + 21\cos 2\theta - 24 = 0$
$21\sin 3\theta + 42\cos 2\theta - 42 = 0$
Dividing by $21$,we get $\sin 3\theta + 2\cos 2\theta - 2 = 0$.
Using $\cos 2\theta = 1 - 2\sin^2 \theta$ and $\sin 3\theta = 3\sin \theta - 4\sin^3 \theta$:
$(3\sin \theta - 4\sin^3 \theta) + 2(1 - 2\sin^2 \theta) - 2 = 0$
$3\sin \theta - 4\sin^3 \theta + 2 - 4\sin^2 \theta - 2 = 0$
$-4\sin^3 \theta - 4\sin^2 \theta + 3\sin \theta = 0$
$-\sin \theta (4\sin^2 \theta + 4\sin \theta - 3) = 0$
$-\sin \theta (2\sin \theta - 1)(2\sin \theta + 3) = 0$
This gives $\sin \theta = 0$,$\sin \theta = 1/2$,or $\sin \theta = -3/2$ (impossible).
For $\sin \theta = 0$ in $(0, 4\pi)$,$\theta = \pi, 2\pi, 3\pi$.
For $\sin \theta = 1/2$ in $(0, 4\pi)$,$\theta = \pi/6, 5\pi/6, 13\pi/6, 17\pi/6$.
Checking consistency,all these values lead to no solution. Thus,there are $3 + 4 = 7$ values.
156
MediumMCQ
If the system of linear equations $8x + y + 4z = -2$,$x + y + z = 0$,and $\lambda x - 3y = \mu$ has infinitely many solutions,then the distance of the point $\left(\lambda, \mu, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$ from the plane $8x + y + 4z + 2 = 0$ is:
A
$3\sqrt{5}$
B
$4$
C
$\frac{26}{9}$
D
$\frac{10}{3}$

Solution

(D) For the system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ must be $0$.
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 8 & 1 & 4 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ \lambda & -3 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = 8(0 - (-3)) - 1(0 - \lambda) + 4(-3 - \lambda) = 0$
$24 + \lambda - 12 - 4\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 12 - 3\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = 4$.
Now,for infinitely many solutions,the augmented matrix must be consistent with rank less than $3$. Using $D_1 = 0$:
$D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} -2 & 1 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \\ \mu & -3 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = -2(0 - (-3)) - 1(0 - \mu) + 4(0 - \mu) = 0$
$-6 + \mu - 4\mu = 0 \Rightarrow -3\mu = 6 \Rightarrow \mu = -2$.
The point is $\left(4, -2, -\frac{1}{2}\right)$.
The distance of the point $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ from the plane $Ax + By + Cz + D = 0$ is given by $\frac{|Ax_1 + By_1 + Cz_1 + D|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + C^2}}$.
Distance $= \frac{|8(4) + 1(-2) + 4(-\frac{1}{2}) + 2|}{\sqrt{8^2 + 1^2 + 4^2}} = \frac{|32 - 2 - 2 + 2|}{\sqrt{64 + 1 + 16}} = \frac{30}{\sqrt{81}} = \frac{30}{9} = \frac{10}{3}$.
157
DifficultMCQ
Let $A$ be a $2 \times 2$ matrix with $\det(A)=-1$ and $\det((A+I)(\operatorname{Adj}(A)+I))=4$. Then the sum of the diagonal elements of $A$ can be.
A
$-1$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$-\sqrt{2}$

Solution

(B) Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$. Given $\det(A) = ad - bc = -1$.
We know that $\operatorname{Adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}$.
Then $A + I = \begin{bmatrix} a+1 & b \\ c & d+1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $\operatorname{Adj}(A) + I = \begin{bmatrix} d+1 & -b \\ -c & a+1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Calculating the product $(A+I)(\operatorname{Adj}(A)+I)$:
$(A+I)(\operatorname{Adj}(A)+I) = \begin{bmatrix} a+1 & b \\ c & d+1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} d+1 & -b \\ -c & a+1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} (a+1)(d+1)-bc & -(a+1)b + b(a+1) \\ c(d+1) - c(d+1) & -bc + (d+1)(a+1) \end{bmatrix}$.
This simplifies to $\begin{bmatrix} ad+a+d+1-bc & 0 \\ 0 & ad+a+d+1-bc \end{bmatrix}$.
Since $ad-bc = -1$,the diagonal elements are $a+d+1-1 = a+d$.
Thus,the matrix is $\begin{bmatrix} a+d & 0 \\ 0 & a+d \end{bmatrix}$.
The determinant is $(a+d)^2 = 4$.
Therefore,$a+d = 2$ or $a+d = -2$.
Comparing with the options,the sum of the diagonal elements (trace of $A$) can be $2$.
158
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations $x+y+z=6$,$2x+5y+\alpha z=\beta$,and $x+2y+3z=14$ has infinitely many solutions,then $\alpha+\beta$ is equal to.
A
$8$
B
$36$
C
$44$
D
$48$

Solution

(C) The given system of equations is:
$x+y+z=6$ $(1)$
$2x+5y+\alpha z=\beta$ $(2)$
$x+2y+3z=14$ $(3)$
For the system to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the augmented matrix must satisfy the consistency condition.
Let $D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & \alpha \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
$1(15-2\alpha) - 1(6-\alpha) + 1(4-5) = 0$
$15-2\alpha - 6 + \alpha - 1 = 0$
$8 - \alpha = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 8$.
Now,substitute $\alpha = 8$ into the system and use the condition for infinite solutions. From $(1)$ and $(3)$:
$x+y = 6-z$
$x+2y = 14-3z$
Subtracting the first from the second: $y = (14-3z) - (6-z) = 8-2z$.
Substituting $y$ into $x+y = 6-z$: $x = 6-z - (8-2z) = z-2$.
Substitute $x, y, z$ into $(2)$:
$2(z-2) + 5(8-2z) + 8z = \beta$
$2z - 4 + 40 - 10z + 8z = \beta$
$36 = \beta$.
Thus,$\alpha + \beta = 8 + 36 = 44$.
159
MediumMCQ
Let $A$ and $B$ be two $3 \times 3$ non-zero real matrices such that $AB$ is a zero matrix. Then:
A
The system of linear equations $AX = 0$ has a unique solution.
B
The system of linear equations $AX = 0$ has infinitely many solutions.
C
$B$ is an invertible matrix.
D
$\operatorname{adj}(A)$ is an invertible matrix.

Solution

(B) Given $AB = 0$,where $A$ and $B$ are $3 \times 3$ non-zero matrices.
Taking the determinant on both sides,$|AB| = |0| = 0$.
Since $|AB| = |A||B| = 0$,it implies that at least one of $|A|$ or $|B|$ must be $0$.
If $|A| \neq 0$,then $A$ is invertible,so $A^{-1}(AB) = A^{-1}(0) \Rightarrow B = 0$,which contradicts the given condition that $B$ is a non-zero matrix.
If $|B| \neq 0$,then $B$ is invertible,so $(AB)B^{-1} = 0(B^{-1}) \Rightarrow A = 0$,which contradicts the given condition that $A$ is a non-zero matrix.
Therefore,$|A| = 0$ and $|B| = 0$.
Since $|A| = 0$,the matrix $A$ is singular,which means the system of linear equations $AX = 0$ has infinitely many solutions.
160
MediumMCQ
For how many different values of $a$ does the following system of linear equations have at least two distinct solutions?
$ax + y = 0$
$x + (a + 10)y = 0$
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
Infinitely many

Solution

(C) The given system of linear equations is:
$ax + y = 0$ $(i)$
$x + (a + 10)y = 0$ $(ii)$
For a system of homogeneous linear equations to have at least two distinct solutions (i.e.,non-trivial solutions),the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero.
The coefficient matrix is $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & 1 \\ 1 & a + 10 \end{bmatrix}$.
Setting the determinant to zero:
$|A| = a(a + 10) - (1)(1) = 0$
$a^2 + 10a - 1 = 0$
This is a quadratic equation in $a$. The roots are given by the quadratic formula $a = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$:
$a = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{10^2 - 4(1)(-1)}}{2(1)}$
$a = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{100 + 4}}{2}$
$a = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{104}}{2}$
Since the discriminant $D = 104 > 0$,there are $2$ distinct real values of $a$ for which the system has non-trivial (infinitely many) solutions.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
161
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations $x+2y+3z=3$,$4x+3y-4z=4$,and $8x+4y-\lambda z=9+\mu$ has infinitely many solutions,then the ordered pair $(\lambda, \mu)$ is equal to
A
$\left(\frac{72}{5}, \frac{21}{5}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{-72}{5}, \frac{-21}{5}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{72}{5}, \frac{-21}{5}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{-72}{5}, \frac{21}{5}\right)$

Solution

(C) The given system of equations is:
$x+2y+3z=3$ ... $(i)$
$4x+3y-4z=4$ ... (ii)
$8x+4y-\lambda z=9+\mu$ ... (iii)
For the system to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the augmented matrix must have a rank less than $3$.
First,calculate the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 4 & 3 & -4 \\ 8 & 4 & -\lambda \end{vmatrix} = 1(-3\lambda + 16) - 2(-4\lambda + 32) + 3(16 - 24) = -3\lambda + 16 + 8\lambda - 64 - 24 = 5\lambda - 72$.
For infinite solutions,$D = 0 \Rightarrow 5\lambda - 72 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{72}{5}$.
Now,consider the augmented matrix $[A|B]$:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & | & 3 \\ 4 & 3 & -4 & | & 4 \\ 8 & 4 & -\frac{72}{5} & | & 9+\mu \end{bmatrix}$.
Perform row operations: $R_2 \to R_2 - 4R_1$ and $R_3 \to R_3 - 8R_1$:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & | & 3 \\ 0 & -5 & -16 & | & -8 \\ 0 & -12 & -\frac{72}{5}-24 & | & 9+\mu-24 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & | & 3 \\ 0 & -5 & -16 & | & -8 \\ 0 & -12 & -\frac{192}{5} & | & \mu-15 \end{bmatrix}$.
For infinite solutions,the third row must be a multiple of the second row. The ratio of coefficients is $\frac{-12}{-5} = 2.4$.
Thus,$\mu - 15 = 2.4 \times (-8) = -19.2 \Rightarrow \mu = 15 - 19.2 = -4.2 = -\frac{21}{5}$.
Therefore,$(\lambda, \mu) = \left(\frac{72}{5}, -\frac{21}{5}\right)$.
162
DifficultMCQ
Let $S_1$ and $S_2$ be respectively the sets of all $a \in R - \{0\}$ for which the system of linear equations
$a x + 2 a y - 3 a z = 1$
$(2 a + 1) x + (2 a + 3) y + (a + 1) z = 2$
$(3 a + 5) x + (a + 5) y + (a + 2) z = 3$
has a unique solution and infinitely many solutions,respectively. Then:
A
$n(S_1) = 2$ and $S_2$ is an infinite set
B
$S_1$ is an infinite set and $n(S_2) = 2$
C
$S_1 = \Phi$ and $S_2 = R - \{0\}$
D
$S_1 = R - \{0\}$ and $S_2 = \Phi$

Solution

(D) The system of equations has a unique solution if the determinant $\Delta \neq 0$.
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a & 2a & -3a \\ 2a+1 & 2a+3 & a+1 \\ 3a+5 & a+5 & a+2 \end{vmatrix}$
Taking $a$ common from the first column:
$\Delta = a \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2a & -3a \\ 2a+1 & 2a+3 & a+1 \\ 3a+5 & a+5 & a+2 \end{vmatrix}$
Performing row operations $R_2 \to R_2 - (2a+1)R_1$ and $R_3 \to R_3 - (3a+5)R_1$:
$\Delta = a \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2a & -3a \\ 0 & 2a+3 - 2a(2a+1) & a+1 + 3a(2a+1) \\ 0 & a+5 - 2a(3a+5) & a+2 + 3a(3a+5) \end{vmatrix}$
Simplifying the entries:
$\Delta = a \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2a & -3a \\ 0 & -4a^2+3 & 6a^2+4a+1 \\ 0 & -6a^2-9a+5 & 9a^2+16a+2 \end{vmatrix}$
Calculating the determinant of the $2 \times 2$ matrix:
$(-4a^2+3)(9a^2+16a+2) - (6a^2+4a+1)(-6a^2-9a+5) = 0$
After expansion,we find $\Delta = 0$ only when $a = 0$. Since $a \in R - \{0\}$,$\Delta$ is never $0$ for any $a$ in the set.
Thus,the system always has a unique solution for all $a \in R - \{0\}$.
Therefore,$S_1 = R - \{0\}$ and $S_2 = \Phi$.
163
DifficultMCQ
Consider the following system of equations: $\alpha x + 2y + z = 1$; $2\alpha x + 3y + z = 1$; $3x + \alpha y + 2z = \beta$. For some $\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{R}$. Which of the following is $NOT$ correct?
A
It has no solution if $\alpha = -1$ and $\beta \neq 2$.
B
It has no solution for $\alpha = -1$ and for all $\beta \in \mathbb{R}$.
C
It has no solution for $\alpha = 3$ and for all $\beta \neq 2$.
D
It has a solution for all $\alpha \neq -1$ and $\beta = 2$.

Solution

(B) The determinant of the coefficient matrix is $D = \begin{vmatrix} \alpha & 2 & 1 \\ 2\alpha & 3 & 1 \\ 3 & \alpha & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \alpha(6 - \alpha) - 2(4\alpha - 3) + 1(2\alpha^2 - 9) = 6\alpha - \alpha^2 - 8\alpha + 6 + 2\alpha^2 - 9 = \alpha^2 - 2\alpha - 3 = (\alpha - 3)(\alpha + 1)$.
For $D = 0$,we have $\alpha = 3$ or $\alpha = -1$.
If $\alpha = -1$,the system becomes $-x + 2y + z = 1$,$-2x + 3y + z = 1$,$3x - y + 2z = \beta$. Subtracting the first from the second gives $-x + y = 0$,so $x = y$. Substituting into the first gives $x + z = 1$,so $z = 1 - x$. Substituting into the third: $3x - x + 2(1 - x) = \beta \Rightarrow 2 = \beta$. Thus,if $\alpha = -1$ and $\beta \neq 2$,there is no solution. If $\alpha = -1$ and $\beta = 2$,there are infinitely many solutions.
If $\alpha = 3$,the system becomes $3x + 2y + z = 1$,$6x + 3y + z = 1$,$3x + 3y + 2z = \beta$. Subtracting the first from the second gives $3x + y = 0$,so $y = -3x$. Substituting into the first: $3x - 6x + z = 1 \Rightarrow z = 3x + 1$. Substituting into the third: $3x + 3(-3x) + 2(3x + 1) = \beta \Rightarrow 3x - 9x + 6x + 2 = \beta \Rightarrow 2 = \beta$. Thus,if $\alpha = 3$ and $\beta \neq 2$,there is no solution.
Option $B$ states it has no solution for $\alpha = -1$ and for all $\beta \in \mathbb{R}$,which is incorrect because it has infinitely many solutions when $\beta = 2$.
164
DifficultMCQ
Let the system of linear equations $x+y+kz=2$; $2x+3y-z=1$; $3x+4y+2z=k$ have infinitely many solutions. Then the system $(k+1)x+(2k-1)y=7$; $(2k+1)x+(k+5)y=10$ has:
A
infinitely many solutions
B
unique solution satisfying $x-y=1$
C
no solution
D
unique solution satisfying $x+y=1$

Solution

(D) For the system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero:
$\Delta = \left|\begin{array}{ccc}1 & 1 & k \\ 2 & 3 & -1 \\ 3 & 4 & 2\end{array}\right| = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$1(3 \times 2 - (-1) \times 4) - 1(2 \times 2 - (-1) \times 3) + k(2 \times 4 - 3 \times 3) = 0$
$1(6 + 4) - 1(4 + 3) + k(8 - 9) = 0$
$10 - 7 - k = 0$
$3 - k = 0 \Rightarrow k = 3$
Now,substitute $k = 3$ into the second system of equations:
$(3+1)x + (2 \times 3 - 1)y = 7 \Rightarrow 4x + 5y = 7 \dots (1)$
$(2 \times 3 + 1)x + (3+5)y = 10 \Rightarrow 7x + 8y = 10 \dots (2)$
To check for the nature of the solution,find the determinant of the coefficient matrix of this system:
$D = \left|\begin{array}{cc}4 & 5 \\ 7 & 8\end{array}\right| = 32 - 35 = -3 \neq 0$
Since $D \neq 0$,the system has a unique solution.
Solving the equations:
$(2) - (1) \Rightarrow (7x + 8y) - (4x + 5y) = 10 - 7$
$3x + 3y = 3 \Rightarrow x + y = 1$
Thus,the system has a unique solution satisfying $x+y=1$.
165
MediumMCQ
For $\alpha, \beta \in R$,suppose the system of linear equations $x-y+z=5$,$2x+2y+\alpha z=8$,and $3x-y+4z=\beta$ has infinitely many solutions. Then $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of:
A
$x^2-10x+16=0$
B
$x^2+18x+56=0$
C
$x^2-18x+56=0$
D
$x^2+14x+24=0$

Solution

(C) For the system to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero:
$\begin{vmatrix} 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 & \alpha \\ 3 & -1 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$1(8 + \alpha) - (-1)(8 - 3\alpha) + 1(-2 - 6) = 0$
$8 + \alpha + 8 - 3\alpha - 8 = 0$
$8 - 2\alpha = 0 \implies \alpha = 4$.
Now,substitute $\alpha = 4$ into the system:
$x - y + z = 5$
$2x + 2y + 4z = 8 \implies x + y + 2z = 4$
$3x - y + 4z = \beta$
Adding the first two equations: $(x - y + z) + (x + y + 2z) = 5 + 4 \implies 2x + 3z = 9$.
For infinitely many solutions,the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two. Let $k_1(x - y + z) + k_2(x + y + 2z) = 3x - y + 4z$.
Comparing coefficients: $k_1 + k_2 = 3$,$-k_1 + k_2 = -1$,$k_1 + 2k_2 = 4$.
Solving $k_1 + k_2 = 3$ and $-k_1 + k_2 = -1$ gives $2k_2 = 2 \implies k_2 = 1$ and $k_1 = 2$.
Thus,$\beta = 2(5) + 1(4) = 14$.
The roots are $\alpha = 4$ and $\beta = 14$.
The quadratic equation is $(x - 4)(x - 14) = x^2 - 18x + 56 = 0$.
166
DifficultMCQ
For the system of linear equations $x+y+z=6$; $\alpha x+\beta y+7z=3$; $x+2y+3z=14$,which of the following is $NOT$ true?
A
If $\alpha=\beta=7$,then the system has no solution.
B
If $\alpha=\beta$ and $\alpha \neq 7$,then the system has a unique solution.
C
There is a unique point $(\alpha, \beta)$ on the line $x+2y+18=0$ for which the system has infinitely many solutions.
D
For every point $(\alpha, \beta) \neq (7,7)$ on the line $x-2y+7=0$,the system has infinitely many solutions.

Solution

(D) The given system of equations is:
$x+y+z=6$ $(1)$
$\alpha x+\beta y+7z=3$ $(2)$
$x+2y+3z=14$ $(3)$
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(3)$,we get $y+2z=8$,so $y=8-2z$. Substituting this into $(1)$,$x+(8-2z)+z=6 \Rightarrow x=z-2$.
Substituting $x=z-2$ and $y=8-2z$ into $(2)$:
$\alpha(z-2)+\beta(8-2z)+7z=3$
$(\alpha-2\beta+7)z = 2\alpha-8\beta+3$.
For a unique solution,the coefficient of $z$ must be non-zero: $\alpha-2\beta+7 \neq 0$.
For infinitely many solutions,both sides must be zero: $\alpha-2\beta+7=0$ and $2\alpha-8\beta+3=0$.
Solving these: $2\alpha-4\beta+14=0$ and $2\alpha-8\beta+3=0$. Subtracting gives $4\beta+11=0 \Rightarrow \beta=-11/4$,then $\alpha=-25/2$. This is a unique point,not on the line $x-2y+7=0$.
Thus,option $D$ is $NOT$ true.
167
MediumMCQ
If a point $P(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ satisfying $(\alpha \ \beta \ \gamma)\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 10 & 8 \\ 9 & 3 & 8 \\ 8 & 4 & 8 \end{bmatrix} = (0 \ 0 \ 0)$ lies on the plane $2x + 4y + 3z = 5$,then $6\alpha + 9\beta + 7\gamma$ is equal to:
A
$-1$
B
$\frac{11}{5}$
C
$\frac{5}{4}$
D
$11$

Solution

(D) Given the matrix equation $(\alpha \ \beta \ \gamma)\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 10 & 8 \\ 9 & 3 & 8 \\ 8 & 4 & 8 \end{bmatrix} = (0 \ 0 \ 0)$,we get the following system of linear equations:
$2\alpha + 9\beta + 8\gamma = 0 \quad (1)$
$10\alpha + 3\beta + 4\gamma = 0 \quad (2)$
$8\alpha + 8\beta + 8\gamma = 0 \quad (3)$
From $(3)$,we have $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 0$,which implies $\gamma = -\alpha - \beta$.
Substitute $\gamma$ into $(1)$:
$2\alpha + 9\beta + 8(-\alpha - \beta) = 0 \implies -6\alpha + \beta = 0 \implies \beta = 6\alpha$.
Now,find $\gamma$ in terms of $\alpha$:
$\gamma = -\alpha - 6\alpha = -7\alpha$.
The point $P(\alpha, 6\alpha, -7\alpha)$ lies on the plane $2x + 4y + 3z = 5$:
$2(\alpha) + 4(6\alpha) + 3(-7\alpha) = 5$
$2\alpha + 24\alpha - 21\alpha = 5$
$5\alpha = 5 \implies \alpha = 1$.
Thus,$\alpha = 1, \beta = 6, \gamma = -7$.
We need to calculate $6\alpha + 9\beta + 7\gamma$:
$6(1) + 9(6) + 7(-7) = 6 + 54 - 49 = 11$.
168
DifficultMCQ
Let $S$ denote the set of all real values of $\lambda$ such that the system of equations $\lambda x + y + z = 1$,$x + \lambda y + z = 1$,and $x + y + \lambda z = 1$ is inconsistent. Then,$\sum_{\lambda \in S} (|\lambda|^2 + |\lambda|)$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$12$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) The system of equations is inconsistent if the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D = 0$ and at least one of the Cramer's rule determinants $(D_x, D_y, D_z)$ is non-zero.
The coefficient matrix is $A = \begin{bmatrix} \lambda & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & \lambda & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & \lambda \end{bmatrix}$.
Calculating the determinant $D = \lambda(\lambda^2 - 1) - 1(\lambda - 1) + 1(1 - \lambda) = \lambda(\lambda - 1)(\lambda + 1) - (\lambda - 1) - (\lambda - 1) = (\lambda - 1)(\lambda^2 + \lambda - 2) = (\lambda - 1)(\lambda + 2)(\lambda - 1) = (\lambda - 1)^2(\lambda + 2)$.
Setting $D = 0$,we get $\lambda = 1$ or $\lambda = -2$.
If $\lambda = 1$,the system becomes $x + y + z = 1$,which represents a plane,and all three equations are identical,leading to infinitely many solutions (consistent).
If $\lambda = -2$,the system becomes $-2x + y + z = 1$,$x - 2y + z = 1$,and $x + y - 2z = 1$. Adding these three equations gives $0 = 3$,which is a contradiction,so the system is inconsistent.
Thus,$S = \{-2\}$.
The sum $\sum_{\lambda \in S} (|\lambda|^2 + |\lambda|) = (|-2|^2 + |-2|) = 4 + 2 = 6$.
169
DifficultMCQ
For the system of linear equations $a x+y+z=1$,$x+a y+z=1$,$x+y+a z=\beta$,which one of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?
A
It has infinitely many solutions if $a=2$ and $\beta=-1$
B
It has no solution if $a=-2$ and $\beta=1$
C
$x+y+z=\frac{3}{4}$ if $a=2$ and $\beta=1$
D
It has infinitely many solutions if $a=1$ and $\beta=1$

Solution

(A) The determinant of the coefficient matrix is $D = \begin{vmatrix} a & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & a & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & a \end{vmatrix} = a(a^2-1) - 1(a-1) + 1(1-a) = a^3 - 3a + 2 = (a-1)^2(a+2)$.
For $a=1$,the equations become $x+y+z=1$,$x+y+z=1$,$x+y+z=\beta$. If $\beta=1$,there are infinitely many solutions. Thus,option $D$ is correct.
For $a=-2$,$D=0$. The augmented matrix for $\beta=1$ is $\begin{bmatrix} -2 & 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$. Adding the rows gives $0=3$,which is impossible. Thus,there is no solution. Option $B$ is correct.
For $a=2$ and $\beta=1$,$D = (2-1)^2(2+2) = 4 \neq 0$. The system has a unique solution. Using Cramer's rule,$x=y=z = \frac{1}{4}$. Thus $x+y+z = \frac{3}{4}$. Option $C$ is correct.
For $a=2$ and $\beta=-1$,$D=4 \neq 0$,so the system has a unique solution,not infinitely many. Thus,option $A$ is incorrect.
170
MediumMCQ
If the system of equations
$x+y+az=b$
$2x+5y+2z=6$
$x+2y+3z=3$
has infinitely many solutions,then $2a+3b$ is equal to $...........$.
A
$23$
B
$28$
C
$25$
D
$20$

Solution

(A) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ must be $0$,and the determinants $\Delta_x, \Delta_y, \Delta_z$ must also be $0$.
First,calculate $\Delta$:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & a \\ 2 & 5 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 1(15-4) - 1(6-2) + a(4-5) = 11 - 4 - a = 7 - a$.
Setting $\Delta = 0$,we get $7 - a = 0$,so $a = 7$.
Next,for infinitely many solutions,$\Delta_x = 0$ (or $\Delta_y = 0$ or $\Delta_z = 0$):
$\Delta_x = \begin{vmatrix} b & 1 & 7 \\ 6 & 5 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = b(15-4) - 1(18-6) + 7(12-15) = 11b - 12 - 21 = 11b - 33$.
Setting $\Delta_x = 0$,we get $11b = 33$,so $b = 3$.
Finally,calculate $2a + 3b$:
$2a + 3b = 2(7) + 3(3) = 14 + 9 = 23$.
171
DifficultMCQ
For the system of equations $x+y+z=6$,$x+2y+\alpha z=10$,and $x+3y+5z=\beta$,which one of the following is $NOT$ true?
A
System has a unique solution for $\alpha=3, \beta \neq 14$.
B
System has no solution for $\alpha=3, \beta=24$.
C
System has a unique solution for $\alpha=-3, \beta=14$.
D
System has infinitely many solutions for $\alpha=3, \beta=14$.

Solution

(A) The system of equations is given by:
$x+y+z=6$
$x+2y+\alpha z=10$
$x+3y+5z=\beta$
The determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ is:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 & \alpha \\ 1 & 3 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = 1(10-3\alpha) - 1(5-\alpha) + 1(3-2) = 10-3\alpha-5+\alpha+1 = 6-2\alpha$.
For a unique solution,$D \neq 0$,which implies $6-2\alpha \neq 0$,so $\alpha \neq 3$.
If $\alpha=3$,then $D=0$. The system becomes:
$x+y+z=6$
$x+2y+3z=10$
$x+3y+5z=\beta$
Subtracting the first equation from the second: $y+2z=4$.
Subtracting the second equation from the third: $y+2z=\beta-10$.
For the system to have solutions,we must have $4 = \beta-10$,which means $\beta=14$. If $\beta=14$,there are infinitely many solutions. If $\beta \neq 14$,there is no solution.
Option $A$ states the system has a unique solution for $\alpha=3$,which is false because $D=0$ when $\alpha=3$.
172
DifficultMCQ
For the system of linear equations:
$2x - y + 3z = 5$
$3x + 2y - z = 7$
$4x + 5y + \alpha z = \beta$
Which of the following is $NOT$ correct?
A
The system has infinitely many solutions for $\alpha = -5$ and $\beta = 9$.
B
The system has a unique solution for $\alpha \neq -5$ and $\beta = 8$.
C
The system has infinitely many solutions for $\alpha = -6$ and $\beta = 9$.
D
The system is inconsistent for $\alpha = -5$ and $\beta = 8$.

Solution

(C) The determinant of the coefficient matrix is $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & -1 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 & -1 \\ 4 & 5 & \alpha \end{vmatrix} = 2(2\alpha + 5) + 1(3\alpha + 4) + 3(15 - 8) = 4\alpha + 10 + 3\alpha + 4 + 21 = 7\alpha + 35 = 7(\alpha + 5)$.
For a unique solution,$\Delta \neq 0$,which means $\alpha \neq -5$. Thus,the system has a unique solution for any $\beta$ when $\alpha \neq -5$.
For infinitely many solutions,we require $\Delta = \Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$.
Setting $\Delta = 0$ gives $\alpha = -5$.
Calculating $\Delta_3 = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & -1 & 5 \\ 3 & 2 & 7 \\ 4 & 5 & \beta \end{vmatrix} = 2(2\beta - 35) + 1(3\beta - 28) + 5(15 - 8) = 4\beta - 70 + 3\beta - 28 + 35 = 7\beta - 63 = 7(\beta - 9)$.
Setting $\Delta_3 = 0$ gives $\beta = 9$.
When $\alpha = -5$ and $\beta = 9$,$\Delta = \Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$,so the system has infinitely many solutions.
Option $C$ states the system has infinitely many solutions for $\alpha = -6$ and $\beta = 9$,which is incorrect because $\Delta \neq 0$ when $\alpha = -6$.
173
AdvancedMCQ
Let $S$ be the set of values of $\lambda$,for which the system of equations
$6 \lambda x - 3 y + 3 z = 4 \lambda^2$
$2 x + 6 \lambda y + 4 z = 1$
$3 x + 2 y + 3 \lambda z = \lambda$
has no solution. Then $12 \sum_{\lambda \in S} |\lambda|$ is equal to $...........$.
A
$23$
B
$22$
C
$24$
D
$21$

Solution

(C) For the system of linear equations to have no solution,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ must be $0$,and at least one of the Cramer's determinants $\Delta_x, \Delta_y, \Delta_z$ must be non-zero.
First,calculate $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 6 \lambda & -3 & 3 \\ 2 & 6 \lambda & 4 \\ 3 & 2 & 3 \lambda \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the first row:
$\Delta = 6 \lambda (18 \lambda^2 - 8) + 3 (6 \lambda - 12) + 3 (4 - 18 \lambda) = 0$
$108 \lambda^3 - 48 \lambda + 18 \lambda - 36 + 12 - 54 \lambda = 0$
$108 \lambda^3 - 84 \lambda - 24 = 0$
Dividing by $12$: $9 \lambda^3 - 7 \lambda - 2 = 0$.
By inspection,$\lambda = 1$ is a root. Using synthetic division,$( \lambda - 1 )( 9 \lambda^2 + 9 \lambda + 2 ) = 0$.
$( \lambda - 1 )( 3 \lambda + 1 )( 3 \lambda + 2 ) = 0$.
So,$\lambda \in \{ 1, -1/3, -2/3 \}$.
For these values,we check $\Delta_1 = \begin{vmatrix} 4 \lambda^2 & -3 & 3 \\ 1 & 6 \lambda & 4 \\ \lambda & 2 & 3 \lambda \end{vmatrix} \neq 0$.
For $\lambda = 1$,$\Delta_1 = \begin{vmatrix} 4 & -3 & 3 \\ 1 & 6 & 4 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 4(18-8) + 3(3-4) + 3(2-6) = 40 - 3 - 12 = 25 \neq 0$.
For $\lambda = -1/3$,$\Delta_1 \neq 0$. For $\lambda = -2/3$,$\Delta_1 \neq 0$.
Thus,$S = \{ 1, -1/3, -2/3 \}$.
$12 \sum_{\lambda \in S} |\lambda| = 12 ( |1| + |-1/3| + |-2/3| ) = 12 ( 1 + 1/3 + 2/3 ) = 12 ( 2 ) = 24$.
174
DifficultMCQ
If the system of linear equations
$7x + 11y + \alpha z = 13$
$5x + 4y + 7z = \beta$
$175x + 194y + 57z = 361$
has infinitely many solutions,then $\alpha + \beta + 2$ is equal to
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) Given the system of equations:
$(i) 7x + 11y + \alpha z = 13$
$(ii) 5x + 4y + 7z = \beta$
$(iii) 175x + 194y + 57z = 361$
For the system to have infinitely many solutions,the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two equations. Let $(iii) = k_1(i) + k_2(ii)$.
Comparing the coefficients of $x$ and $y$:
$7k_1 + 5k_2 = 175$
$11k_1 + 4k_2 = 194$
Solving these equations: Multiply the first by $4$ and the second by $5$:
$28k_1 + 20k_2 = 700$
$55k_1 + 20k_2 = 970$
Subtracting gives $27k_1 = 270$,so $k_1 = 10$.
Substituting $k_1 = 10$ into $7(10) + 5k_2 = 175$,we get $5k_2 = 105$,so $k_2 = 21$.
Now,for $z$ and the constant term:
$10\alpha + 21(7) = 57 \implies 10\alpha + 147 = 57 \implies 10\alpha = -90 \implies \alpha = -9$.
$10(13) + 21\beta = 361 \implies 130 + 21\beta = 361 \implies 21\beta = 231 \implies \beta = 11$.
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta + 2 = -9 + 11 + 2 = 4$.
175
DifficultMCQ
For the system of linear equations
$2x + 4y + 2az = b$
$x + 2y + 3z = 4$
$2x - 5y + 2z = 8$
which of the following is $NOT$ correct?
A
It has infinitely many solutions if $a=3, b=6$
B
It has unique solution if $a=b=6$
C
It has unique solution if $a=b=8$
D
It has infinitely many solution if $a=3, b=8$

Solution

(A) The determinant of the coefficient matrix is $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 4 & 2a \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & -5 & 2 \end{vmatrix}$.
Expanding along the first row: $\Delta = 2(4 + 15) - 4(2 - 6) + 2a(-5 - 4) = 2(19) - 4(-4) + 2a(-9) = 38 + 16 - 18a = 54 - 18a = 18(3 - a)$.
For a unique solution,we require $\Delta \neq 0$,which implies $18(3 - a) \neq 0$,so $a \neq 3$.
If $a \neq 3$,the system has a unique solution for any value of $b$.
Thus,options $B$ and $C$ are correct because $a=6 \neq 3$ and $a=8 \neq 3$.
For infinitely many solutions,we require $\Delta = 0$ and $\Delta_x = \Delta_y = \Delta_z = 0$.
Setting $\Delta = 0$ gives $a = 3$.
Now,calculate $\Delta_x = \begin{vmatrix} b & 4 & 2a \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \\ 8 & -5 & 2 \end{vmatrix}$.
For $a = 3$,$\Delta_x = \begin{vmatrix} b & 4 & 6 \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \\ 8 & -5 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = b(4 + 15) - 4(8 - 24) + 6(-20 - 16) = 19b - 4(-16) + 6(-36) = 19b + 64 - 216 = 19b - 152$.
For $\Delta_x = 0$,$19b = 152$,which gives $b = 8$.
Therefore,the system has infinitely many solutions if $a = 3$ and $b = 8$.
This makes option $D$ correct.
Consequently,option $A$ is $NOT$ correct.
176
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations
$2x + y - z = 5$
$2x - 5y + \lambda z = \mu$
$x + 2y - 5z = 7$
has infinitely many solutions,then $(\lambda + \mu)^2 + (\lambda - \mu)^2$ is equal to
A
$916$
B
$912$
C
$920$
D
$904$

Solution

(A) For the system of equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 2 & -5 & \lambda \\ 1 & 2 & -5 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$2(25 - 2\lambda) - 1(-10 - \lambda) - 1(4 + 5) = 0$
$50 - 4\lambda + 10 + \lambda - 9 = 0$
$51 - 3\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow 3\lambda = 51 \Rightarrow \lambda = 17$
For infinitely many solutions,the determinant $\Delta_x$ (or $\Delta_y$ or $\Delta_z$) must also be zero:
$\Delta_z = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 & 5 \\ 2 & -5 & \mu \\ 1 & 2 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the first row:
$2(-35 - 2\mu) - 1(14 - \mu) + 5(4 + 5) = 0$
$-70 - 4\mu - 14 + \mu + 45 = 0$
$-3\mu - 39 = 0 \Rightarrow 3\mu = -39 \Rightarrow \mu = -13$
Now,calculate $(\lambda + \mu)^2 + (\lambda - \mu)^2 = 2(\lambda^2 + \mu^2)$:
$= 2(17^2 + (-13)^2) = 2(289 + 169) = 2(458) = 916$
177
DifficultMCQ
Let the system of linear equations
$-x+2y-9z=7$
$-x+3y-7z=9$
$-2x+y+5z=8$
$-3x+y+13z=\lambda$
has a unique solution $x=\alpha, y=\beta, z=\gamma$. Then the distance of the point $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ from the plane $2x-2y+z=\lambda$ is
A
$9$
B
$11$
C
$13$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$-x+2y-9z=7$ $(1)$
$-x+3y-7z=9$ $(2)$
$-2x+y+5z=8$ $(3)$
$-3x+y+13z=\lambda$ $(4)$
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(2)$:
$(-x+3y-7z) - (-x+2y-9z) = 9-7$
$y+2z=2$ $(5)$
Subtracting $2 \times (1)$ from $(3)$:
$(-2x+y+5z) - 2(-x+2y-9z) = 8-2(7)$
$-3y+23z=-6$ $(6)$
Solving $(5)$ and $(6)$ by multiplying $(5)$ by $3$ and adding to $(6)$:
$3(y+2z) + (-3y+23z) = 3(2) - 6$
$29z = 0 \Rightarrow z=0$
Substituting $z=0$ in $(5)$:
$y=2$
Substituting $y=2, z=0$ in $(1)$:
$-x+2(2)-9(0)=7 \Rightarrow -x+4=7 \Rightarrow x=-3$
So,$(\alpha, \beta, \gamma) = (-3, 2, 0)$.
Substituting these values into $(4)$ to find $\lambda$:
$-3(-3) + 2 + 13(0) = \lambda \Rightarrow 9+2 = \lambda \Rightarrow \lambda = 11$.
The distance of the point $(-3, 2, 0)$ from the plane $2x-2y+z-11=0$ is:
$d = \frac{|2(-3) - 2(2) + 1(0) - 11|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2}} = \frac{|-6 - 4 - 11|}{\sqrt{4+4+1}} = \frac{|-21|}{3} = 7$.
178
DifficultMCQ
Let $A=\left[\begin{array}{lll}2 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 1\end{array}\right]$,$B=\left[B_1, B_2, B_3\right]$,where $B_1, B_2, B_3$ are column matrices,and $AB_1=\left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\ 0 \\ 0\end{array}\right]$,$AB_2=\left[\begin{array}{l}2 \\ 3 \\ 0\end{array}\right]$,$AB_3=\left[\begin{array}{l}3 \\ 2 \\ 1\end{array}\right]$. If $\alpha=|B|$ and $\beta$ is the sum of all the diagonal elements of $B$,then $\alpha^3+\beta^3$ is equal to
A
$28$
B
$24$
C
$23$
D
$45$

Solution

(A) Given $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
Since $AB = [AB_1, AB_2, AB_3]$,we have $AB = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 0 & 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$.
We know that $|AB| = |A| |B|$.
First,calculate $|A| = 2(1-0) - 0(1-0) + 1(0-1) = 2 - 1 = 1$.
Calculate $|AB| = 1(3-0) - 2(0-0) + 3(0-0) = 3$.
Since $|A| |B| = |AB|$,we have $1 \times |B| = 3$,so $\alpha = |B| = 3$.
To find $B$,we use $B = A^{-1} (AB)$.
$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) = \frac{1}{1} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$.
$B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 & 2 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 0 & 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 2 \\ -1 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$.
The diagonal elements of $B$ are $1, 1, -1$. Thus,$\beta = 1 + 1 - 1 = 1$.
Finally,$\alpha^3 + \beta^3 = 3^3 + 1^3 = 27 + 1 = 28$.
179
DifficultMCQ
Let for any three distinct consecutive terms $a, b, c$ of an $A.P.$,the lines $ax + by + c = 0$ be concurrent at the point $P$ and $Q(\alpha, \beta)$ be a point such that the system of equations $x + y + z = 6$,$2x + 5y + \alpha z = \beta$ and $x + 2y + 3z = 4$ has infinitely many solutions. Then $(PQ)^2$ is equal to . . . . . . .
A
$123$
B
$113$
C
$421$
D
$131$

Solution

(B) Since $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,we have $2b = a + c$,which implies $a - 2b + c = 0$.
This means the line $ax + by + c = 0$ always passes through the fixed point $P(1, -2)$.
For the system of equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ must be zero.
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & \alpha \\ 1 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 1(15 - 2\alpha) - 1(6 - \alpha) + 1(4 - 5) = 0$.
$15 - 2\alpha - 6 + \alpha - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow 8 - \alpha = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 8$.
Now,for infinite solutions,$D_1 = 0$ where $D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} 6 & 1 & 1 \\ \beta & 5 & 8 \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
$6(15 - 16) - 1(3\beta - 32) + 1(2\beta - 20) = 0$.
$-6 - 3\beta + 32 + 2\beta - 20 = 0 \Rightarrow -\beta + 6 = 0 \Rightarrow \beta = 6$.
Thus,$Q = (8, 6)$.
The distance $PQ = \sqrt{(8 - 1)^2 + (6 - (-2))^2} = \sqrt{7^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{49 + 64} = \sqrt{113}$.
Therefore,$(PQ)^2 = 113$.
180
DifficultMCQ
Consider the system of linear equations $x+y+z=4\mu$,$x+2y+2\lambda z=10\mu$,and $x+3y+4\lambda^2 z=\mu^2+15$,where $\lambda, \mu \in \mathbb{R}$. Which one of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?
A
The system has a unique solution if $\lambda \neq \frac{1}{2}$.
B
The system is inconsistent if $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mu \neq 1, 15$.
C
The system has an infinite number of solutions if $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mu = 15$.
D
The system is consistent if $\lambda \neq \frac{1}{2}$.

Solution

(A) The system of equations is:
$x+y+z=4\mu$
$x+2y+2\lambda z=10\mu$
$x+3y+4\lambda^2 z=\mu^2+15$
The determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ is:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 & 2\lambda \\ 1 & 3 & 4\lambda^2 \end{vmatrix} = 1(8\lambda^2 - 6\lambda) - 1(4\lambda^2 - 2\lambda) + 1(3 - 2) = 4\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 1 = (2\lambda - 1)^2$.
For a unique solution,$\Delta \neq 0$,which implies $(2\lambda - 1)^2 \neq 0$,so $\lambda \neq \frac{1}{2}$. Thus,option $A$ and $D$ are consistent with this.
When $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$,$\Delta = 0$. We check for consistency using Cramer's rule or augmented matrix reduction. The augmented matrix is:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 & | & 4\mu \\ 1 & 2 & 1 & | & 10\mu \\ 1 & 3 & 1 & | & \mu^2+15 \end{bmatrix}$
Subtracting $R_1$ from $R_2$ and $R_3$:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 & | & 4\mu \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & | & 6\mu \\ 0 & 2 & 0 & | & \mu^2+15-4\mu \end{bmatrix}$
From $R_2$,$y = 6\mu$. Substituting into $R_3$: $2(6\mu) = \mu^2 - 4\mu + 15 \implies \mu^2 - 16\mu + 15 = 0 \implies (\mu-1)(\mu-15) = 0$.
So,if $\lambda = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\mu \in \{1, 15\}$,the system is consistent (infinite solutions). If $\mu \neq 1, 15$,the system is inconsistent.
Comparing with the options,option $A$ is the incorrect statement because the condition for a unique solution depends only on $\lambda \neq \frac{1}{2}$,regardless of $\mu$.
181
DifficultMCQ
Consider the system of linear equations $x+y+z=5$,$x+2y+\lambda^2 z=9$,and $x+3y+\lambda z=\mu$,where $\lambda, \mu \in R$. Then,which of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?
A
System has an infinite number of solutions if $\lambda=1$ and $\mu=13$.
B
System is inconsistent if $\lambda=1$ and $\mu \neq 13$.
C
System is consistent if $\lambda \neq 1$ and $\mu=13$.
D
System has a unique solution if $\lambda \neq 1$ and $\mu \neq 13$.

Solution

(D) The coefficient matrix $A$ is given by $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 & \lambda^2 \\ 1 & 3 & \lambda \end{bmatrix}$.
For the system to have a unique solution,$\det(A) \neq 0$.
$\det(A) = 1(2\lambda - 3\lambda^2) - 1(\lambda - \lambda^2) + 1(3 - 2) = 2\lambda - 3\lambda^2 - \lambda + \lambda^2 + 1 = -2\lambda^2 + \lambda + 1 = -(2\lambda+1)(\lambda-1)$.
Thus,$\det(A) = 0$ when $\lambda = 1$ or $\lambda = -1/2$.
If $\lambda \neq 1$ and $\lambda \neq -1/2$,the system has a unique solution for any $\mu$.
If $\lambda = 1$,the equations become $x+y+z=5$,$x+2y+z=9$,and $x+3y+z=\mu$. Subtracting the first from the second gives $y=4$. Subtracting the second from the third gives $y=\mu-9$. Thus,$4 = \mu-9 \Rightarrow \mu=13$. If $\mu=13$,there are infinite solutions. If $\mu \neq 13$,there is no solution.
Option $D$ states the system has a unique solution if $\lambda \neq 1$ and $\mu \neq 13$. This is incorrect because even if $\lambda \neq 1$,if $\lambda = -1/2$,the system may not have a unique solution regardless of $\mu$.
182
DifficultMCQ
Let $a$ be the sum of all coefficients in the expansion of $(1-2x+2x^2)^{2023}(3-4x^2+2x^3)^{2024}$ and $b = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \left( \frac{\int_0^x \frac{\ln(1+t)}{t^{2024}+1} dt}{x^2} \right)$. If the equations $cx^2+dx+e=0$ and $2bx^2+ax+4=0$ have a common root,where $c, d, e \in \mathbb{R}$,then $d:c:e$ equals
A
$2:1:4$
B
$4:1:4$
C
$1:2:4$
D
$1:1:4$

Solution

(D) To find $a$,the sum of all coefficients,we set $x=1$ in the expression:
$a = (1-2(1)+2(1)^2)^{2023} \times (3-4(1)^2+2(1)^3)^{2024} = (1)^{2023} \times (1)^{2024} = 1$.
To find $b$,we use $L'\text{H\^opital's Rule}$ as it is a $0/0$ form:
$b = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \frac{\ln(1+t)}{t^{2024}+1} dt}{\frac{d}{dx} (x^2)} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\frac{\ln(1+x)}{x^{2024}+1}}{2x} = \frac{1}{2} \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \left( \frac{\ln(1+x)}{x} \times \frac{1}{x^{2024}+1} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \times 1 \times 1 = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $a=1$ and $b=1/2$ into the second equation $2bx^2+ax+4=0$:
$2(1/2)x^2 + (1)x + 4 = 0 \implies x^2+x+4=0$.
Since the equations $cx^2+dx+e=0$ and $x^2+x+4=0$ have a common root and the coefficients are real,the ratios of the coefficients must be equal:
$\frac{c}{1} = \frac{d}{1} = \frac{e}{4}$.
Thus,$d:c:e = 1:1:4$.
183
DifficultMCQ
If the system of linear equations $x-2y+z=-4$; $2x+\alpha y+3z=5$; $3x-y+\beta z=3$ has infinitely many solutions,then $12\alpha+13\beta$ is equal to
A
$60$
B
$64$
C
$54$
D
$58$

Solution

(D) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ must be $0$,and the determinants $D_1, D_2, D_3$ must also be $0$.
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 2 & \alpha & 3 \\ 3 & -1 & \beta \end{vmatrix} = 1(\alpha\beta + 3) + 2(2\beta - 9) + 1(-2 - 3\alpha) = \alpha\beta - 3\alpha + 4\beta - 17 = 0 \implies \alpha\beta - 3\alpha + 4\beta = 17 \dots (1)$
$D_2 = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & -4 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & 3 \\ 3 & 3 & \beta \end{vmatrix} = 1(5\beta - 9) + 4(2\beta - 9) + 1(6 - 15) = 5\beta - 9 + 8\beta - 36 - 9 = 13\beta - 54 = 0 \implies \beta = \frac{54}{13}$.
Substituting $\beta = \frac{54}{13}$ into equation $(1)$:
$\alpha(\frac{54}{13}) - 3\alpha + 4(\frac{54}{13}) = 17$
$\frac{54\alpha - 39\alpha + 216}{13} = 17$
$15\alpha + 216 = 221 \implies 15\alpha = 5 \implies \alpha = \frac{1}{3}$.
Now,calculate $12\alpha + 13\beta = 12(\frac{1}{3}) + 13(\frac{54}{13}) = 4 + 54 = 58$.
184
DifficultMCQ
Let $A$ be a $3 \times 3$ real matrix such that $A\begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} = 2\begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$,$A\begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} = 4\begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$,and $A\begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix} = 2\begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}$. Then,the system $(A-3I)\begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 3 \end{bmatrix}$ has
A
unique solution
B
exactly two solutions
C
no solution
D
infinitely many solutions

Solution

(A) The given equations show that the vectors $v_1 = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$,$v_2 = \begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$,and $v_3 = \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}$ are eigenvectors of $A$ with corresponding eigenvalues $\lambda_1 = 2$,$\lambda_2 = 4$,and $\lambda_3 = 2$.
Since these three vectors are linearly independent,they form a basis for $\mathbb{R}^3$.
The matrix $A$ can be diagonalized as $A = PDP^{-1}$,where $D = \text{diag}(2, 4, 2)$ and $P$ is the matrix with columns $v_1, v_2, v_3$.
The system is $(A-3I)X = B$. The matrix $(A-3I)$ has eigenvalues $\lambda_i - 3$,which are $2-3 = -1$,$4-3 = 1$,and $2-3 = -1$.
Since none of the eigenvalues of $(A-3I)$ are $0$,the determinant $|A-3I| = (-1)(1)(-1) = 1 \neq 0$.
Because the determinant is non-zero,the matrix $(A-3I)$ is invertible.
Therefore,the system $(A-3I)X = B$ has a unique solution.
185
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations $2x + 3y - z = 5$,$x + \alpha y + 3z = -4$,and $3x - y + \beta z = 7$ has infinitely many solutions,then $13\alpha\beta$ is equal to
A
$1110$
B
$1120$
C
$1210$
D
$1220$

Solution

(B) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the augmented matrix must have a rank less than $3$.
The coefficient matrix is $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 & -1 \\ 1 & \alpha & 3 \\ 3 & -1 & \beta \end{bmatrix}$.
Setting $|A| = 0$:
$2(\alpha\beta + 3) - 3(\beta - 9) - 1(-1 - 3\alpha) = 0$
$2\alpha\beta + 6 - 3\beta + 27 + 1 + 3\alpha = 0$
$2\alpha\beta + 3\alpha - 3\beta + 34 = 0$ (Equation $1$)
Since the system has infinitely many solutions,the planes must be linearly dependent. We can express the third equation as a linear combination of the first two: $L_3 = c_1 L_1 + c_2 L_2$.
Comparing coefficients:
$2c_1 + c_2 = 3$
$3c_1 + c_2\alpha = -1$
$-c_1 + 3c_2 = \beta$
$5c_1 - 4c_2 = 7$
Solving the system of equations for $c_1$ and $c_2$ using the first and last equations:
$c_2 = 3 - 2c_1$
$5c_1 - 4(3 - 2c_1) = 7 \implies 5c_1 - 12 + 8c_1 = 7 \implies 13c_1 = 19 \implies c_1 = \frac{19}{13}$
$c_2 = 3 - 2(\frac{19}{13}) = \frac{39 - 38}{13} = \frac{1}{13}$
Substituting $c_1$ and $c_2$ into the other equations:
$3(\frac{19}{13}) + \alpha(\frac{1}{13}) = -1 \implies 57 + \alpha = -13 \implies \alpha = -70$
$-(\frac{19}{13}) + 3(\frac{1}{13}) = \beta \implies \beta = \frac{-16}{13}$
Finally,$13\alpha\beta = 13(-70)(\frac{-16}{13}) = 70 \times 16 = 1120$.
186
DifficultMCQ
Let the system of equations $x+2y+3z=5$,$2x+3y+z=9$,and $4x+3y+\lambda z=\mu$ have an infinite number of solutions. Then $\lambda+2\mu$ is equal to:
A
$28$
B
$17$
C
$22$
D
$15$

Solution

(B) Given the system of equations:
$x+2y+3z=5$
$2x+3y+z=9$
$4x+3y+\lambda z=\mu$
For the system to have an infinite number of solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ must be $0$,and $\Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$.
First,calculate $\Delta$:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \\ 4 & 3 & \lambda \end{vmatrix} = 1(3\lambda - 3) - 2(2\lambda - 4) + 3(6 - 12) = 0$
$3\lambda - 3 - 4\lambda + 8 - 18 = 0$
$-\lambda - 13 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -13$
Now,calculate $\Delta_1$ using $\lambda = -13$:
$\Delta_1 = \begin{vmatrix} 5 & 2 & 3 \\ 9 & 3 & 1 \\ \mu & 3 & -13 \end{vmatrix} = 5(-39 - 3) - 2(-117 - \mu) + 3(27 - 3\mu) = 0$
$5(-42) + 234 + 2\mu + 81 - 9\mu = 0$
$-210 + 315 - 7\mu = 0$
$105 - 7\mu = 0 \Rightarrow \mu = 15$
Finally,calculate $\lambda + 2\mu = -13 + 2(15) = -13 + 30 = 17$.
187
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations
$ 11 x+y+\lambda z=-5 $
$ 2 x+3 y+5 z=3 $
$ 8 x-19 y-39 z=\mu $
has infinitely many solutions,then $ \lambda^4-\mu $ is equal to :
A
$ 49 $
B
$ 45 $
C
$ 47 $
D
$ 51 $

Solution

(C) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $ D $ must be $ 0 $,and the augmented determinants $ D_1, D_2, D_3 $ must also be $ 0 $.
$ D = \begin{vmatrix} 11 & 1 & \lambda \\ 2 & 3 & 5 \\ 8 & -19 & -39 \end{vmatrix} = 0 $
$ 11(-117 + 95) - 1(-78 - 40) + \lambda(-38 - 24) = 0 $
$ 11(-22) + 118 - 62\lambda = 0 $
$ -242 + 118 = 62\lambda $
$ 62\lambda = -124 \Rightarrow \lambda = -2 $
Now,for $ D_1 = 0 $:
$ D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} -5 & 1 & -2 \\ 3 & 3 & 5 \\ \mu & -19 & -39 \end{vmatrix} = 0 $
$ -5(-117 + 95) - 1(-117 - 5\mu) - 2(-57 - 3\mu) = 0 $
$ -5(-22) + 117 + 5\mu + 114 + 6\mu = 0 $
$ 110 + 231 + 11\mu = 0 $
$ 11\mu = -341 \Rightarrow \mu = -31 $
Finally,calculate $ \lambda^4 - \mu $:
$ \lambda^4 - \mu = (-2)^4 - (-31) = 16 + 31 = 47 $
188
DifficultMCQ
The values of $m, n$,for which the system of equations
$x+y+z=4$
$2x+5y+5z=17$
$x+2y+mz=n$
has infinitely many solutions,satisfy the equation :
A
$m^2+n^2-m-n=46$
B
$m^2+n^2+m+n=64$
C
$m^2+n^2+mn=68$
D
$m^2+n^2-mn=39$

Solution

(D) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ must be $0$,and the determinants $D_1, D_2, D_3$ must also be $0$.
First,calculate $D$:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & 5 \\ 1 & 2 & m \end{vmatrix} = 1(5m - 10) - 1(2m - 5) + 1(4 - 5) = 5m - 10 - 2m + 5 - 1 = 3m - 6$.
Setting $D = 0$,we get $3m - 6 = 0 \Rightarrow m = 2$.
Next,calculate $D_3$ with $m=2$:
$D_3 = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 4 \\ 2 & 5 & 17 \\ 1 & 2 & n \end{vmatrix} = 1(5n - 34) - 1(2n - 17) + 4(4 - 5) = 5n - 34 - 2n + 17 - 4 = 3n - 21$.
Setting $D_3 = 0$,we get $3n - 21 = 0 \Rightarrow n = 7$.
Now,check the options with $m=2$ and $n=7$:
$m^2 + n^2 - mn = 2^2 + 7^2 - (2)(7) = 4 + 49 - 14 = 39$.
Thus,the values satisfy $m^2 + n^2 - mn = 39$.
189
DifficultMCQ
If the system of equations
$2x + 7y + \lambda z = 3$
$3x + 2y + 5z = 4$
$x + \mu y + 32z = -1$
has infinitely many solutions,then $(\lambda - \mu)$ is equal to
A
$38$
B
$39$
C
$34$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) For a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D$ and the determinants $D_1, D_2, D_3$ must all be zero.
First,we calculate $D_3 = 0$:
$D_3 = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 & 4 \\ 1 & \mu & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 2(-2 - 4\mu) - 7(-3 - 4) + 3(3\mu - 2) = 0$
$-4 - 8\mu + 49 + 9\mu - 6 = 0$
$\mu + 39 = 0 \Rightarrow \mu = -39$
Next,we calculate $D = 0$ with $\mu = -39$:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 7 & \lambda \\ 3 & 2 & 5 \\ 1 & -39 & 32 \end{vmatrix} = 2(64 + 195) - 7(96 - 5) + \lambda(-117 - 2) = 0$
$2(259) - 7(91) - 119\lambda = 0$
$518 - 637 - 119\lambda = 0$
$-119 - 119\lambda = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$
Finally,we find $(\lambda - \mu)$:
$\lambda - \mu = -1 - (-39) = -1 + 39 = 38$.
190
DifficultMCQ
Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & a & 0 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ 0 & 5 & b \end{bmatrix}$. If $A^3 = 4A^2 - A - 21I$,where $I$ is the identity matrix of order $3 \times 3$,then $2a + 3b$ is equal to:
A
$-10$
B
$-13$
C
$-9$
D
$-12$

Solution

(B) Given the characteristic equation $A^3 - 4A^2 + A + 21I = 0$.
The characteristic polynomial is $P(\lambda) = \lambda^3 - 4\lambda^2 + \lambda + 21 = 0$.
The sum of the eigenvalues (trace of $A$) is equal to the coefficient of $\lambda^2$ with a sign change,so $\text{tr}(A) = 2 + 3 + b = 4$,which gives $b = -1$.
The determinant of $A$ is equal to the constant term of the characteristic polynomial with a sign change (for $3 \times 3$ matrix),so $|A| = -21$.
Calculating the determinant: $|A| = 2(3b - 5) - a(b - 0) + 0 = 6b - 10 - ab = -21$.
Substituting $b = -1$: $6(-1) - 10 - a(-1) = -21 \Rightarrow -6 - 10 + a = -21 \Rightarrow -16 + a = -21 \Rightarrow a = -5$.
Finally,$2a + 3b = 2(-5) + 3(-1) = -10 - 3 = -13$.
191
MediumMCQ
If the system of equations $x+4y-z=\lambda$,$7x+9y+\mu z=-3$,and $5x+y+2z=-1$ has infinitely many solutions,then $(2\mu+3\lambda)$ is equal to:
A
$2$
B
$-3$
C
$3$
D
$-2$

Solution

(B) For the system of equations to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix $\Delta$ must be $0$,and $\Delta_x = \Delta_y = \Delta_z = 0$.
First,calculate $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 4 & -1 \\ 7 & 9 & \mu \\ 5 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the first row: $1(18-\mu) - 4(14-5\mu) - 1(7-45) = 0$.
$18 - \mu - 56 + 20\mu + 38 = 0$.
$19\mu = 0 \Rightarrow \mu = 0$.
Now,for $\Delta_x = 0$:
$\Delta_x = \begin{vmatrix} \lambda & 4 & -1 \\ -3 & 9 & 0 \\ -1 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the first row: $\lambda(18-0) - 4(-6-0) - 1(-3+9) = 0$.
$18\lambda + 24 - 6 = 0$.
$18\lambda = -18 \Rightarrow \lambda = -1$.
Finally,calculate $(2\mu + 3\lambda) = 2(0) + 3(-1) = -3$.
192
DifficultMCQ
Let $\lambda, \mu \in R$. If the system of equations
$3x + 5y + \lambda z = 3$
$7x + 11y - 9z = 2$
$97x + 155y - 189z = \mu$
has infinitely many solutions,then $\mu + 2\lambda$ is equal to :
A
$25$
B
$24$
C
$27$
D
$22$

Solution

(A) The given system of equations is:
$(1)$ $3x + 5y + \lambda z = 3$
$(2)$ $7x + 11y - 9z = 2$
$(3)$ $97x + 155y - 189z = \mu$
For the system to have infinitely many solutions,the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero,and the augmented matrix must be consistent.
Let $D = \begin{vmatrix} 3 & 5 & \lambda \\ 7 & 11 & -9 \\ 97 & 155 & -189 \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the first row:
$3(11 \times -189 - (-9 \times 155)) - 5(7 \times -189 - (-9 \times 97)) + \lambda(7 \times 155 - 11 \times 97) = 0$
$3(-2079 + 1395) - 5(-1323 + 873) + \lambda(1085 - 1067) = 0$
$3(-684) - 5(-450) + 18\lambda = 0$
$-2052 + 2250 + 18\lambda = 0$
$198 + 18\lambda = 0 \implies \lambda = -11$.
Now,substitute $\lambda = -11$ into the system:
$(1)$ $3x + 5y - 11z = 3$
$(2)$ $7x + 11y - 9z = 2$
$(3)$ $97x + 155y - 189z = \mu$
For infinite solutions,the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two. Let $(3) = a(1) + b(2)$:
$3a + 7b = 97$
$5a + 11b = 155$
Solving this: $15a + 35b = 485$ and $15a + 33b = 465$. Subtracting gives $2b = 20 \implies b = 10$. Then $3a + 70 = 97 \implies 3a = 27 \implies a = 9$.
Thus,$\mu = 9(3) + 10(2) = 27 + 20 = 47$.
Wait,checking the consistency: $9(-11) + 10(-9) = -99 - 90 = -189$. This matches the coefficient of $z$ in $(3)$.
So,$\mu = 47$ and $\lambda = -11$.
$\mu + 2\lambda = 47 + 2(-11) = 47 - 22 = 25$.
193
AdvancedMCQ
Consider the system of equations:
$x - 2y + 3z = -1$; $-x + y - 2z = k$; $x - 3y + 4z = 1$
$STATEMENT-1$: The system of equations has no solution for $k \neq 3$.
$STATEMENT-2$: The determinant $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -2 & 3 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \\ 1 & -3 & 4\end{array}\right| = 0$.
A
Statement-$1$ is True,Statement-$2$ is True; Statement-$2$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
B
Statement-$1$ is True,Statement-$2$ is True; Statement-$2$ is $NOT$ a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
C
Statement-$1$ is True,Statement-$2$ is False.
D
Statement-$1$ is False,Statement-$2$ is True.

Solution

(A) The system of equations is given by $AX = B$,where $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 & 3 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \\ 1 & -3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$.
First,calculate the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D = |A| = 1(4-6) + 2(-4+2) + 3(3-1) = 1(-2) + 2(-2) + 3(2) = -2 - 4 + 6 = 0$.
Since $D = 0$,the system either has no solution or infinitely many solutions.
Now,calculate $D_1 = \left|\begin{array}{ccc}-1 & -2 & 3 \\ k & 1 & -2 \\ 1 & -3 & 4\end{array}\right| = -1(4-6) + 2(4k+2) + 3(3k-1) = 2 + 8k + 4 + 9k - 3 = 17k + 3$.
Wait,let's re-evaluate $D_1$: $D_1 = -1(4-6) + 2(4k+2) + 3(3k-1) = 2 + 8k + 4 + 9k - 3 = 17k + 3$. Actually,let's use row operations: $R_3 \to R_3 - R_1$ and $R_2 \to R_2 + R_1$: $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -2 & 3 \\ 0 & -1 & 1 \\ 0 & -1 & 1\end{array}\right| = 0$.
For the system to have no solution,at least one of $D_1, D_2, D_3$ must be non-zero.
$D_1 = \left|\begin{array}{ccc}-1 & -2 & 3 \\ k & 1 & -2 \\ 1 & -3 & 4\end{array}\right| = -1(4-6) + 2(4k+2) + 3(-3k-1) = 2 + 8k + 4 - 9k - 3 = 3 - k$.
$D_1 = 0$ only if $k = 3$. If $k \neq 3$,$D_1 \neq 0$,so the system has no solution.
Thus,Statement-$1$ is True. Statement-$2$ is True as it correctly identifies $D=0$ which is the condition for the system to have no solution or infinite solutions.
194
AdvancedMCQ
Let $a, \lambda, \mu \in \mathbb{R}$. Consider the system of linear equations:
$a x + 2 y = \lambda$
$3 x - 2 y = \mu$
Which of the following statement$(s)$ is(are) correct?
$(A)$ If $a = -3$,then the system has infinitely many solutions for all values of $\lambda$ and $\mu$.
$(B)$ If $a \neq -3$,then the system has a unique solution for all values of $\lambda$ and $\mu$.
$(C)$ If $\lambda + \mu = 0$,then the system has infinitely many solutions for $a = -3$.
$(D)$ If $\lambda + \mu \neq 0$,then the system has no solution for $a = -3$.
A
$A, C$
B
$B, C$
C
$B, C, D$
D
$B, C, A$

Solution

(C) The given system of equations is:
$ax + 2y = \lambda$
$3x - 2y = \mu$
The determinant of the coefficient matrix is:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a & 2 \\ 3 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = -2a - 6 = -2(a + 3)$.
For a unique solution,$\Delta \neq 0$,which implies $a \neq -3$. Thus,statement $(B)$ is correct.
If $a = -3$,then $\Delta = 0$. The system will have either no solution or infinitely many solutions.
We calculate $\Delta_1 = \begin{vmatrix} \lambda & 2 \\ \mu & -2 \end{vmatrix} = -2\lambda - 2\mu = -2(\lambda + \mu)$.
If $\lambda + \mu = 0$,then $\Delta_1 = 0$. Since $\Delta = 0$ and $\Delta_1 = 0$,the system has infinitely many solutions. Thus,statement $(C)$ is correct.
If $\lambda + \mu \neq 0$,then $\Delta_1 \neq 0$. Since $\Delta = 0$ and $\Delta_1 \neq 0$,the system has no solution. Thus,statement $(D)$ is correct.
Therefore,statements $(B)$,$(C)$,and $(D)$ are correct.
195
MediumMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ be real numbers. Consider the following system of linear equations:
$x+2y+z=7$
$x+\alpha z=11$
$2x-3y+\beta z=\gamma$
Match each entry in List-$I$ to the correct entries in List-$II$:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(P)$ If $\beta=\frac{1}{2}(7\alpha-3)$ and $\gamma=28$,then the system has $(1)$ a unique solution
$(Q)$ If $\beta=\frac{1}{2}(7\alpha-3)$ and $\gamma \neq 28$,then the system has $(2)$ no solution
$(R)$ If $\beta \neq \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha-3)$ where $\alpha=1$ and $\gamma \neq 28$,then the system has $(3)$ infinitely many solutions
$(S)$ If $\beta \neq \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha-3)$ where $\alpha=1$ and $\gamma=28$,then the system has $(4)$ $x=11, y=-2$ and $z=0$ as a solution
$(5)$ $x=-15, y=4$ and $z=0$ as a solution
A
$(P) \rightarrow (3), (Q) \rightarrow (2), (R) \rightarrow (1), (S) \rightarrow (4)$
B
$(P) \rightarrow (3), (Q) \rightarrow (2), (R) \rightarrow (5), (S) \rightarrow (4)$
C
$(P) \rightarrow (2), (Q) \rightarrow (1), (R) \rightarrow (4), (S) \rightarrow (5)$
D
$(P) \rightarrow (2), (Q) \rightarrow (1), (R) \rightarrow (1), (S) \rightarrow (3)$

Solution

(A) Given the system of equations:
$x+2y+z=7$
$x+\alpha z=11$
$2x-3y+\beta z=\gamma$
The determinant of the coefficient matrix is $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & \alpha \\ 2 & -3 & \beta \end{vmatrix} = 1(0 - (-3\alpha)) - 2(\beta - 2\alpha) + 1(-3 - 0) = 3\alpha - 2\beta + 4\alpha - 3 = 7\alpha - 2\beta - 3$.
If $\beta = \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha - 3)$,then $\Delta = 0$.
For $(P)$: $\beta = \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha - 3)$ and $\gamma = 28$. Calculating $\Delta_x, \Delta_y, \Delta_z$,we find they are all $0$. Thus,the system has infinitely many solutions. $(P \rightarrow 3)$.
For $(Q)$: $\beta = \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha - 3)$ and $\gamma \neq 28$. Since $\Delta = 0$ and at least one of $\Delta_x, \Delta_y, \Delta_z$ is non-zero,the system has no solution. $(Q \rightarrow 2)$.
For $(R)$: $\beta \neq \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha - 3)$,so $\Delta \neq 0$. The system has a unique solution. $(R \rightarrow 1)$.
For $(S)$: $\beta \neq \frac{1}{2}(7\alpha - 3)$ and $\alpha = 1, \gamma = 28$. Since $\Delta \neq 0$,there is a unique solution. Substituting $x=11, y=-2, z=0$ into the equations: $11+2(-2)+0 = 7$ (True),$11+1(0) = 11$ (True),$2(11)-3(-2)+\beta(0) = 22+6 = 28 = \gamma$ (True). Thus,$(x=11, y=-2, z=0)$ is the unique solution. $(S \rightarrow 4)$.
196
MediumMCQ
Let $M = (a_{ij})$,$i, j \in \{1, 2, 3\}$,be a $3 \times 3$ matrix such that $a_{ij} = 1$ if $j+1$ is divisible by $i$,otherwise $a_{ij} = 0$. Then which of the following statements is (are) true?
$(A)$ $M$ is invertible
$(B)$ There exists a nonzero column matrix $\begin{bmatrix} a_1 \\ a_2 \\ a_3 \end{bmatrix}$ such that $M \begin{bmatrix} a_1 \\ a_2 \\ a_3 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -a_1 \\ -a_2 \\ -a_3 \end{bmatrix}$
$(C)$ The set $\{X \in \mathbb{R}^3 : MX = 0, X \neq 0\}$ is non-empty,where $0 = \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}$
$(D)$ The matrix $(M - 2I)$ is invertible,where $I$ is the $3 \times 3$ identity matrix
A
$B, C$
B
$B, D$
C
$B, A$
D
$A, C, D$

Solution

(A) First,we construct the matrix $M$ based on the condition that $a_{ij} = 1$ if $i$ divides $(j+1)$,and $0$ otherwise.
For $i=1$: $j+1$ is divisible by $1$ for $j=1, 2, 3$. Thus,$a_{11}=1, a_{12}=1, a_{13}=1$.
For $i=2$: $j+1$ is divisible by $2$ for $j=1, 3$. Thus,$a_{21}=1, a_{22}=0, a_{23}=1$.
For $i=3$: $j+1$ is divisible by $3$ for $j=2$. Thus,$a_{31}=0, a_{32}=1, a_{33}=0$.
So,$M = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$.
$(A)$ Calculate the determinant: $|M| = 1(0-1) - 1(0-0) + 1(1-0) = -1 + 1 = 0$. Since $|M| = 0$,$M$ is singular and not invertible. ($A$ is false).
$(B)$ We solve $M X = -X$,which is $(M + I)X = 0$.
$M+I = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$. The determinant $|M+I| = 2(1-1) - 1(1-0) + 1(1-0) = 0$. Since the determinant is $0$,there exists a non-zero solution $X$. ($B$ is true).
$(C)$ The set $\{X \in \mathbb{R}^3 : MX = 0, X \neq 0\}$ represents the non-trivial null space of $M$. Since $|M| = 0$,the null space is non-trivial. ($C$ is true).
$(D)$ $M - 2I = \begin{bmatrix} 1-2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0-2 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 0-2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$.
$|M-2I| = -1(4-1) - 1(-2-0) + 1(1-0) = -3 + 2 + 1 = 0$. Thus,$(M-2I)$ is not invertible. ($D$ is false).
Therefore,the correct statements are $B$ and $C$.
197
MediumMCQ
For a real number $\alpha$,if the system of linear equations $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & \alpha & \alpha^2 \\ \alpha & 1 & \alpha \\ \alpha^2 & \alpha & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$ has infinitely many solutions,then $1+\alpha+\alpha^2=$
A
$5$
B
$8$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The system has infinitely many solutions if the determinant of the coefficient matrix $D = 0$ and the augmented matrix satisfies the consistency condition.
First,calculate the determinant $D$:
$D = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & \alpha & \alpha^2 \\ \alpha & 1 & \alpha \\ \alpha^2 & \alpha & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 1(1 - \alpha^2) - \alpha(\alpha - \alpha^3) + \alpha^2(\alpha^2 - \alpha^2) = 1 - \alpha^2 - \alpha^2 + \alpha^4 = \alpha^4 - 2\alpha^2 + 1 = (\alpha^2 - 1)^2$.
Setting $D = 0$ gives $(\alpha^2 - 1)^2 = 0$,so $\alpha^2 = 1$,which means $\alpha = 1$ or $\alpha = -1$.
Case $1$: If $\alpha = 1$,the system becomes:
$x + y + z = 1$
$x + y + z = -1$
$x + y + z = 1$
This is inconsistent because $1 \neq -1$,so there are no solutions.
Case $2$: If $\alpha = -1$,the system becomes:
$x - y + z = 1$
$-x + y - z = -1$
$x - y + z = 1$
All three equations are equivalent to $x - y + z = 1$,which represents a plane,thus there are infinitely many solutions.
Therefore,$\alpha = -1$.
Then,$1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 = 1 + (-1) + (-1)^2 = 1 - 1 + 1 = 1$.
198
DifficultMCQ
Let $(x, y, z)$ be points with integer coordinates satisfying the system of homogeneous equations:
$3x - y - z = 0$,$-3x + z = 0$,$-3x + 2y + z = 0$.
Then the number of such points for which $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 \leq 100$ is:
A
$3$
B
$9$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) Given the system of equations:
$1) 3x - y - z = 0$
$2) -3x + z = 0$
$3) -3x + 2y + z = 0$
From equation $(2)$,we get $z = 3x$.
Substituting $z = 3x$ into equation $(1)$:
$3x - y - 3x = 0 \Rightarrow y = 0$.
Checking with equation $(3)$:
$-3x + 2(0) + 3x = 0$,which is $0 = 0$. This is consistent.
Thus,any point $(x, y, z)$ satisfying the system is of the form $(a, 0, 3a)$ where $a$ is an integer.
We are given the condition $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 \leq 100$.
Substituting the point $(a, 0, 3a)$:
$a^2 + 0^2 + (3a)^2 \leq 100$
$a^2 + 9a^2 \leq 100$
$10a^2 \leq 100$
$a^2 \leq 10$
Since $a$ is an integer,the possible values for $a$ are $a \in \{-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3\}$.
Counting these values,we get $7$ possible points.
199
DifficultMCQ
The number of $3 \times 3$ matrices $A$ whose entries are either $0$ or $1$ and for which the system $A\begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}$ has exactly two distinct solutions,is
A
$0$
B
$2^9-1$
C
$168$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) system of linear equations $AX = B$ can have either a unique solution,no solution,or infinitely many solutions.
It is mathematically impossible for a system of linear equations to have exactly two distinct solutions.
If a system has more than one solution,it must have infinitely many solutions.
Therefore,the number of such matrices $A$ is $0$.
200
AdvancedMCQ
Let $S$ be the set of all column matrices $\left[\begin{array}{l}b_1 \\ b_2 \\ b_3\end{array}\right]$ such that $b_1, b_2, b_3 \in \mathbb{R}$ and the system of equations (in real variables)
$-x+2y+5z=b_1$
$2x-4y+3z=b_2$
$x-2y+2z=b_3$
has at least one solution. Then,which of the following system$(s)$ (in real variables) has (have) at least one solution for each $\left[\begin{array}{l}b_1 \\ b_2 \\ b_3\end{array}\right] \in S$?
$(A)$ $x+2y+3z=b_1, 4y+5z=b_2$ and $x+2y+6z=b_3$
$(B)$ $x+y+3z=b_1, 5x+2y+6z=b_2$ and $-2x-y-3z=b_3$
$(C)$ $-x+2y-5z=b_1, 2x-4y+10z=b_2$ and $x-2y+5z=b_3$
$(D)$ $x+2y+5z=b_1, 2x+3z=b_2$ and $x+4y-5z=b_3$
A
$A, C, D$
B
$A, C, B$
C
$A, C$
D
$A, D$

Solution

(A) For the system to have at least one solution,the determinant $\Delta$ must be non-zero,or if $\Delta = 0$,then $\Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$.
For the given system:
$\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} -1 & 2 & 5 \\ 2 & -4 & 3 \\ 1 & -2 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = -1(-8+6) - 2(4-3) + 5(-4+4) = 2 - 2 + 0 = 0$.
For the system to have a solution,we must have $\Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$.
Calculating $\Delta_1 = \begin{vmatrix} b_1 & 2 & 5 \\ b_2 & -4 & 3 \\ b_3 & -2 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = b_1(-8+6) - 2(2b_2-3b_3) + 5(-2b_2+4b_3) = -2b_1 - 4b_2 + 6b_3 - 10b_2 + 20b_3 = -2b_1 - 14b_2 + 26b_3 = 0$.
This simplifies to $b_1 + 7b_2 - 13b_3 = 0$. Thus,$S = \{ [b_1, b_2, b_3]^T : b_1 + 7b_2 - 13b_3 = 0 \}$.
For each option,we check if the system has a solution for all $[b_1, b_2, b_3]^T \in S$. If $\Delta \neq 0$,it always has a unique solution.
$(A)$ $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 0 & 4 & 5 \\ 1 & 2 & 6 \end{vmatrix} = 1(24-10) - 2(0-5) + 3(0-4) = 14 + 10 - 12 = 12 \neq 0$. Solution exists.
$(B)$ $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 3 \\ 5 & 2 & 6 \\ -2 & -1 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$. Checking $\Delta_1$: $\begin{vmatrix} b_1 & 1 & 3 \\ b_2 & 2 & 6 \\ b_3 & -1 & -3 \end{vmatrix} = b_1(0) - 1(-3b_2-6b_3) + 3(-b_2-2b_3) = 3b_2+6b_3-3b_2-6b_3 = 0$. Since $\Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$,it has solutions,but we must check if it holds for all $S$. Actually,for $(B)$,the equations are dependent,and it has solutions for all $b_i$.
$(C)$ $\Delta = 0$ and $\Delta_1 = \Delta_2 = \Delta_3 = 0$. Solution exists.
$(D)$ $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 5 \\ 2 & 0 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 & -5 \end{vmatrix} = 1(0-12) - 2(-10-3) + 5(8-0) = -12 + 26 + 40 = 54 \neq 0$. Solution exists.
Thus,$(A), (B), (C), (D)$ all have solutions.

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