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If the system of linear equations.

8x+y+4z=-2

x+y+z=0

λx-3y=μ

has infinitely many solutions, then the distance of the point λ,μ,-12 from the plane 8x+y+4z+2=0 is:

MathematicsDeterminantsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 35
  • B 4
  • C 269
  • D 103
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 103

Given the system of linear equations.

8x+y+4z=-2

x+y+z=0

λx-3y=μ

has infinitely many solutions, so

D=814111λ-30=0λ=4

Also D1=D2=D3=0

D1=-214011μ-30=0-6-3μ=0

So μ=-2

Hence the point will be 4,-2,-12

Now distance of point 4,-2,-12 from plane 8x+y+4z+2=0

=32-2-2+282+12+42=309=103

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