JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Determinants & Matrices Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Determinats

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    The equations \[2x+3y+4=0;\] \[3x+4y+6=0\] and \[4x+5y+8=0\]are

    A) Consistent with unique solution

    B) Inconsistent

    C) Consistent with infinitely many solutions

    D) None of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Consider first two equations: \[2x+3y=-4\] and \[3x+4y=-6\] We have \[\Delta =\left| \begin{matrix}    2 & 3  \\    3 & 4  \\ \end{matrix} \right|=-1\ne 0\] \[{{\Delta }_{x}}=\left| \begin{matrix}    -4 & 3  \\    -6 & 4  \\ \end{matrix} \right|=2\] and \[{{\Delta }_{y}}=\left| \begin{matrix}    2 & -4  \\    3 & -6  \\ \end{matrix} \right|=0\] \[\therefore x=-2\] and \[y=0\] Now this solution satisfies the third, so the equations are consistent with unique solution.


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