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If S is the set of distinct values of b for which the following system of linear equations x+y+z=1 x+ay+z=1 ax+by+z=0 has no solution, then S is:

JEE Main 2017 — Mathematics Algebra

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If SSS is the set of distinct values of bbb for which the following system of linear equations

x+y+z=1x+y+z=1x+y+z=1

x+ay+z=1x+ay+z=1x+ay+z=1

ax+by+z=0ax+by+z=0ax+by+z=0

has no solution, then SSS is:

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Held on 2 Apr 2017 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    An empty set

  2. B

    An infinite set

  3. C

    A finite set containing two or more elements

  4. D

    A singleton

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