The greatest value of c ∈ R for which the system of linear equations x - c y - c z = 0 , c x - y + c z…

The greatest value of cR for which the system of linear equations x-cy-cz=0cx-y+cz=0cx+cy-z=0 has a non-trivial solution, is
  1. -1
  2. 2
  3. 12
  4. 0

Solution

System of equation has non trivial solution. It is possible only when =0.
 =1-c-cc-1ccc-1=0
11-c2+c-c-c2-cc2+c=0
2c3+3c2-1=0
c=-1, 12 

Hence, the greatest value of c=12.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)

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