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JEE Main 6 April 2024, Shift 2, Maths Q22

Question 22 of 90 in this shift, Maths question 22 of 30, Section B.

If the system of equations

2x+7y+\lambda z=3

3x+2y+5z=4

x+\mu y+32z=-1

has infinitely many solutions, then

(\lambda-\mu)

is equal to ________ :

Official answer

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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