Let α, β, and γ be real numbers. Consider the following system of linear equations
x + 2y + z = 7
x + αz = 11
2x − 3y + βz = γ
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entries in List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (P) | (1) |
| (Q) | (2) |
| (R) | (3) |
| (S) | (4) |
| (5) |
Correct Answer :
(P ) → (3), (Q) → (2), (R) → (1), (S) → (4)
Solution :
The correct option is (P) → (3), (Q) → (2), (R) → (1), (S) → (4).
Consider the given system of linear equations:
1.
2.
3.
Let us calculate the coefficient determinant of the system:
Expanding along the second row:
Setting gives:
Now, let us calculate by replacing the third column with the constants vector:
Expanding along the first row:
Setting gives:
Analysis of Cases:
Case (P): If and
Here, and . Therefore, the system has infinitely many solutions.
Thus, (P) → (3).
Case (Q): If and
Here, but . Therefore, the system has no solution.
Thus, (Q) → (2).
Case (R): If where and
Here, . Since the coefficient determinant is non-zero, the system has a unique solution.
Thus, (R) → (1).
Case (S): If where and
Let us test the given solution from List-II (4):
Equation 1: (Satisfied)
Equation 2 (with ): (Satisfied)
Equation 3 (with ): (Satisfied)
Since satisfies all three equations, it is a valid solution.
Thus, (S) → (4).
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