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The system of linear equations x+y+z=2 2x+3y+2z=5 2x+3y+(a^2-1)z=a+1

JEE Main 2019 — Mathematics Algebra

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The system of linear equations

x+y+z=2x+y+z=2x+y+z=2

2x+3y+2z=52x+3y+2z=52x+3y+2z=5

2x+3y+(a2−1)z=a+12x+3y+({a}^{2}-1)z=a+12x+3y+(a2−1)z=a+1

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Held on 9 Jan 2019 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    is inconsistent when ∣a∣=3|a|=\sqrt{3}∣a∣=3​

  2. B

    has a unique solution for ∣a∣=3|a|=\sqrt{3}∣a∣=3​

  3. C

    has infinitely many solutions for a=4a=4a=4

  4. D

    is inconsistent when a=4a=4a=4

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