Q44 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (13 Apr Shift 1) · Mathematics

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 unique solution if a=b=6

  • Correct answer
    B

    It has infinitely many solutions if a=3, b=6

  • C

    It has infinitely many solutions if a=3, b=8

  • D

    It has unique solution if a=b=8

Solution

Given,

System of linear equations,

2x+4y+2az=b

x+2y+3z=4

x+2y+3z=4

Now finding,

△=242a1232-52

⇒△=-18a-3

Hence, for a=3, △=0

Now finding,

△3=b2441282-5

⇒△3=9b-8

So, for b=8, △3=0

Now solving options we get,

If a=3 and b=8 we'll have infinite solution

For a=8,b=8, △≠0, △3=0⇒unique solution

For a=b=6, △≠0, △3≠0⇒ unique solution

∴ For a=3,b=6 we'll have no solution

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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