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JEE Main 8 April 2026, Shift 2, Maths Q3

Question 3 of 75 in this shift, Maths question 3 of 25, Section A.

If the system of linear equations :

x + y + z = 6

x + 2y + 5z = 10

2x + 3y + \lambda z = \mu

has infinitely many solutions, then the value of

\lambda + \mu

equals :

(1)12
(2)16
(3)22Official answer
(4)28

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

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

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 10× in all

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