JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Determinants & Matrices Question Bank System of linear equations, Some special determinants, differentiation and integration of determinants

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    If the system of equations, \[x+2y-3z=1\], \[(k+3)z=3,\] \[(2k+1)x+z=0\]is inconsistent, then the value of k is  [Roorkee 2000]

    A) - 3

    B) 1/2

    C) 0

    D) 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    For the equation to be inconsistent \[D=0\] \[\therefore \]\[D=\left| \,\begin{matrix}    1 & 2 & -3  \\    0 & 0 & k+3  \\    2k+1 & 0 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=0\Rightarrow k=-3\] and \[{{D}_{1}}=\left| \,\begin{matrix}    1 & 2 & -3  \\    3 & 0 & 0  \\    0 & 0 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|\ne 0\] So that system is inconsistent for\[k=-3\].


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