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The number of solutions of the system of equations $2 x+y-z=7, \quad x-3 y+2 z=1$, $x+4 y-3 z=5$ is
MathematicsDeterminantsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2003
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C 2
  • D 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0
Given that,
$2 x+y-z=7$ $\ldots$ (i)
$x-3 y+2 z=1$ $\ldots$ (ii)
and $x+4 y-z=5$ $\ldots$ (iii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
$5 x-y=15$ $\ldots$ (iv)
From Eqs. (i) and (iii),
$5 x-y=16$ $\ldots$ (v)
Equation (iv) and (v) shows that they are parallel and solution does not exist.

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