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JEE Main 4 September 2020, Shift 1, Maths Q71

Question 71 of 75 in this shift, Maths question 21 of 25.

If the system of equations

x - 2y + 3z = 9

2x + y + z = b

x - 7y + az = 24

, has infinitely many solutions, then

a - b

is equal to ________.

Official answer

5.00

NTA final key (Sep 2020).

Chapter: Determinants
Topic: Cramer's Rule
Idea tested: Condition for Infinite Solutions

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Asked 25× in all

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