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

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    The value of k for which the set of equations\[x+ky+3z=0,\]\[3x+ky-2z=0,\]\[2x+3y-4z=0\]has a nontrivial solution over the set of rationals is [Kurukshetra CEE 1996]

    A) 15

    B) 31/2

    C) 16

    D) 33/2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Given set of equations will have a non trivial solution if the determinant of coefficient of x, y, z is zero i.e., \[\left| \,\begin{matrix}    1 & k & 3  \\    3 & k & -2  \\    2 & 3 & -4  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=\,0\,\Rightarrow 2k-33=0\] or \[k=\frac{33}{2}\].


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