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JEE Main 1 February 2024, Shift 1, Maths Q5

Question 5 of 90 in this shift, Maths question 5 of 30, Section A.

If the system of equations

2x+3y-z=5

x+\alpha y+3z=-4

3x-y+\beta z=7

has infinitely many solutions, then

13\alpha\beta

is equal to __________.

(1)1210
(2)1120Official answer
(3)1220
(4)1110

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

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

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