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Let S be the set of values of λ, for which the system of equations

6λx-3y+3z=4λ22x+6λy+4z=1 and 3x+2y+3λz=λ has no solution. Then,12λSλ is equal to _______.

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The correct answer is: 24

Given,

System of equations,

6λx-3y+3z=4λ2

2x+6λy+4z=1

3x+2y+3λz=λ

For no solution =0,

So, 6λ-3326λ4323λ=0

9λ3-7λ-2=0

(λ-1)(3λ+1)(3λ+2)=0

Hence, λ1,-13,-23

Now putting the value of λ in 12λSλ we get,

12λSλ=12×1+13+23=24

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