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JEE Main 13 April 2023, Shift 2, Maths Q4

Question 4 of 90 in this shift, Maths question 4 of 30, Section A.

If the system of equations

2x+y-z=5

2x-5y+\lambda z=\mu

x+2y-5z=7

has infinitely many solutions, then

(\lambda+\mu)^2+(\lambda-\mu)^2

is equal to

(1) $904$
(2) $912$
(3) $916$ Official answer
(4) $920$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

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

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Asked 10× in all

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