Q33 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

If the system of equations

x+y+z=6

2x+5y+αz=β

x+2y+3z=14

has infinitely many solutions, then α+β is equal to

  • A
    8
  • B
    36
  • Correct answer
    C
    44
  • D
    48

Solution

x+y+z=6     ....1

2x+5y+αz=β   ....2

x+2y+3z=14     ...3

For infinite solution 

11125α123=0

⇒15-2α-6-α+4-5=0

⇒8-α=0⇒α=8

Also 11625β1214=0

⇒70-2β-28-β+64-5=0

⇒36-β=0

i.e. α=8, β=36

⇒α+β=44

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

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