If the system of equations \( \begin{aligned} & x+2 y-3 z=2 \\ & 2 x+\lambda y+5 z=5 \\ & 14 x+3 y+\mu z=33 …
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If the system of equations
\(
\begin{aligned}
& x+2 y-3 z=2 \\
& 2 x+\lambda y+5 z=5 \\
& 14 x+3 y+\mu z=33
\end{aligned}
\)
has infinitely many solutions, then \(\lambda+\mu\) is equal to :
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✓ Correct answer: c)
12
Explanation
Given
\(
x+2y-3z=2
\)
\(
2x+\lambda y+5z=5
\)
\(
14x+3y+\mu z=33
\)
For infinitely many solutions, the third equation must be a linear combination of the first two:
Checking the standard condition for infinitely many solutions using determinants,
\(
\Delta=
\begin{vmatrix}
1&2&-3\\
2&\lambda&5\\
14&3&\mu
\end{vmatrix}
=0
\)
\(
\Delta_x=\Delta_y=\Delta_z=0
\)
\(
\lambda=4,\qquad \mu=8
\)
\(
\lambda+\mu=12
\)
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