Let the system of linear equations 4 x + λ y + 2 z = 0 2 x - y + z = 0 μ x + 2 y + 3 z = 0 , &#160…

Let the system of linear equations
4x+λy+2z=0
2x-y+z=0
μx+2y+3z=0, λ, μR
has a non-trivial solution. Then which of the following is true?
  1. μ=6, λR
  2. λ=2, μR
  3. λ=3, μR
  4. μ=-6, λR

Solution

For non-trivial solution

4λ22-11μ23=0

-20-6λ+λμ+8+2μ=0

2μ-6λ+λμ=12

when μ=6, 12-6λ+6λ=12

which is satisfied by all λ

When λ=2, 4μ=24

When λ=3, 5μ=30

When μ=-6, -12-6λ-6λ=12

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (18 Mar Shift 2)

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