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If the system of equations αx+y+z=5,x+2y+3z=4,x+3y+5z=β. Has infinitely many solutions, then the ordered pair α,β is equal to
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Options:
  • A 1,-3
  • B -1,3
  • C 1,3
  • D -1,-3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1,3

We know that, for infinitely many solutions,

Δ=0=Δx=Δy=Δz

So, Δ=α11123135=0

α10-9-15-3+13-2=0

α-2+1=0

α=1

Now checking for Δx=511423β35=0

510-9-120-3β+112-2β

5-20+3β+12-2β

-3+β=0

β=3

Hence α,β=1,3

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