Q46 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (07 Jan Shift 2) · Mathematics

If the system of linear equations,
x+y+z=6
x+2y+3z=10
3x+2y+λz=μ
has more than two solutions, then μ-λ2, is equal to.

Correct answer: 13

Solution

x+y+z=6  ...1
x+2y+3z=10  ...2
3x+2y+λz=μ  …3

From 1 & 2,
If z=0⇒x+y=6 and x+2y=10, ⇒y=4, x=2
If y=0⇒x+z=6 and x+3z=10, ⇒z=2, x=4

So, 3x+2y+λz=μ, must pass through (2,4,0) and (4,0,2).

6+8=μ⇒μ=14
And 12+2λ=μ ⇒λ=1

So, μ-λ2=14-1=13

Hence, the correct answer is 13.

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