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 \[x+ay=0,\]\[az+y=0\] and \[ax+z=0\] has infinite solutions, then the value of a is  [IIT Screening 2003]

    A) -1

    B) 1

    C) 0

    D) No real values

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    \[\left| \,\begin{matrix}    1 & a & 0  \\    0 & 1 & a  \\    a & 0 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\,\, \right|=0\Rightarrow 1+a({{a}^{2}})=0\Rightarrow {{a}^{3}}=-1\Rightarrow a=-1.\]


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