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JEE Main 2 April 2025, Shift 2, Maths Q4

Question 4 of 75 in this shift, Maths question 4 of 25, Section A.

If the system of equations

2x + \lambda y + 3z = 5

3x + 2y - z = 7

4x + 5y + \mu z = 9

has infinitely many solutions, then

(\lambda^2 + \mu^2)

is equal to :

(1) $18$
(2) $22$
(3) $26$ Official answer
(4) $30$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: Determinants
Topic: Cramer's Rule
Idea tested: Evaluating Parameters for Consistency

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 4× in all

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