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The number of values of α for which the system of equations x+y+z=α,αx+2αy+3z=1,x+3αy+5z=4is inconsistent, is

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a

2

b

1

c

0

d

3

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

x+y+z=ααx+2αy+3z=1x+3αy+5z=4
Has inconsistent solution
D=111α2α313α5=0110α-9α-15α-3+13α2-2α=03α2-6α+3=0α2-2α+1=0(α1)2=0α=1
For  α=1
D1=111123435=(109)(512)+(38)=1+17110
For α  = 1 the system of equation has Inconsistent solution

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The number of values of α for which the system of equations x+y+z=α,αx+2αy+3z=−1,x+3αy+5z=4is inconsistent, is