The set of equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 1 𝑎𝑥 – 𝑎𝑦 + 3𝑧 = 5

The set of equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 1 𝑎𝑥 – 𝑎𝑦 + 3𝑧 = 5

Q. The set of equations

𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 1

𝑎𝑥 – 𝑎𝑦 + 3𝑧 = 5

5𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 𝑎𝑧 = 6

has infinite solutions, if a =

(A) −3(B) 3(C) 4(D) −4
Ans: 4

Sol:

ρ(A)=ρ(AB)< no.of variables
|A|=0

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