Q.

The system of linear equations x+y+z=2,   2x+3y+2z=5,   2x+3y+α2−1z=α+1

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a

has infinitely many solutions for α=4

b

is consistent when α=4

c

has a unique solution for |α|=3

d

is inconsistent when |α|=3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

According to Cramer’s ruleD=11123223α2−1=αa2−3D1=211532α+13α2−1=α2−α+1 Clearly, when α=4⇒D≠0⇒ Unique Solution  and |a|=3⇒D=0 and   D1≠0The system has no Solution  System is in-consistent
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The system of linear equations x+y+z=2,   2x+3y+2z=5,   2x+3y+α2−1z=α+1