If the system of linear equations 3x + y + beta z = 3 2x + alpha y - z = -3 x + 2y + z = 4 has infinitely many solutions, then the value of 22beta - 9alpha is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Cramer's Rule for infinite solutions specifies that the main determinant and all component determinants must vanish: Delta = 0 quad textand quad Delta_1 = Delta_2 = Delta_3 = 0 ### Core Logic Set the key system determinants to zero to form equations linking alpha and beta, then isolate the constants. ### Step 1: Set Main Determinant to Zero Delta = beginvmatrix 3 & 1 & beta \\ 2 & alpha & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 endvmatrix = 0 Expand along the first row: 3(alpha + 2) - 1(2 + 1) + beta(4 - alpha) = 0 3alpha + 6 - 3 + 4beta - alphabeta = 0 implies 3alpha + 4beta - alphabeta + 3 = 0 quad dots (1) ### Step 2: Set Subsidiary Determinant to Zero Using Delta_3 = 0 by substituting the constants vector into the third column: Delta_3 = beginvmatrix 3 & 1 & 3 \\ 2 & alpha & -3 \\ 1 & 2 & 4 endvmatrix = 0 Expand along the first row: 3(4alpha + 6) - 1(8 + 3) + 3(4 - alpha) = 0 12alpha + 18 - 11 + 12 - 3alpha = 0 implies 9alpha + 19 = 0 implies alpha = -frac199 ### Step 3: Solve for Beta and Final Expression Substitute alpha = -frac199 into equation (1): 3left(-frac199right) + 4beta - left(-frac199right)beta + 3 = 0 -frac193 + 3 + betaleft(4 + frac199right) = 0 implies -frac103 + betaleft(frac559right) = 0 frac559beta = frac103 implies beta = frac103 cdot frac955 = frac611 Now compute 22beta - 9alpha: 22left(frac611right) - 9left(-frac199 ight) = 12 + 19 = 31 ### Pattern Recognition Choosing Delta_3 over Delta_1 or Delta_2 eliminates beta entirely because the variable parameters are localized in specific positions. This yields alpha directly without requiring a coupled system solution. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants

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Q61 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening System of Linear Equations
If the system of equations x+2y-3z=2 2x+lambda y+5z=5 14x+3y+mu z=33 has infinitely many solutions, then lambda+mu is equal to: [cite: 3318, 3319, 3320, 3321, 3322, 3325]
  • A. 13
  • B. 10
  • C. 11
  • D. 12

Solution

### Related Formula Cramer\'s rule states that a system of non-homogeneous linear equations has infinitely many solutions if the main determinant D = 0 and the variable determinants D_1 = D_2 = D_3 = 0. ### Core Logic Set the main determinant D to zero : D = beginvmatrix 1 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & lambda & 5 \\ 14 & 3 & mu endvmatrix = 0 1(lambdamu - 15) - 2(2mu - 70) - 3(6 - 14lambda) = 0 lambdamu - 15 - 4mu + 140 - 18 + 42lambda = 0 lambdamu + 42lambda - 4mu + 107 = 0 ### Step 1: Use D_2 = 0 to solve for mu Form determinant D_2 by replacing the second column with the constant terms vector : D_2 = beginvmatrix 1 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & 5 & 5 \\ 14 & 33 & mu endvmatrix = 0 1(5mu - 165) - 2(2mu - 70) - 3(66 - 70) = 0 5mu - 165 - 4mu + 140 + 12 = 0 Rightarrow mu - 13 = 0 Rightarrow mu = 13 [cite: 3979, 3982] ### Step 2: Solve for lambda Substitute mu = 13 back into the first equation derived from D=0 : 13lambda + 42lambda - 4(13) + 107 = 0 55lambda - 52 + 107 = 0 Rightarrow 55lambda + 55 = 0 Rightarrow lambda = -1 Thus, lambda + mu = -1 + 13 = 12. ### Pattern Recognition When evaluating infinite solutions, look for columns that are easily solvable using D_i = 0 forms. Calculating D_2 = 0 avoids dealing with any non-linear products of lambdamu directly at the start. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
Q65 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Evaluation of Determinants using Limits
For some a, b, let f(x)=beginvmatrix a+fracsin xx & 1 & b \\ a & 1+fracsin xx & b \\ a & 1 & b+fracsin xx endvmatrix, xne0 [cite: 3370, 3371, 3372, 3374, 3375] lim_xrightarrow0f(x)=lambda+mu a+vb [cite: 3376, 3377] Then (lambda+mu+nu)^2 is equal to:
  • A. 25
  • B. 9
  • C. 36
  • D. 16

Solution

### Related Formula The fundamental trigonometric limit is given by: lim_x to 0 fracsin xx = 1 ### Core Logic Apply the limit inside each element of the matrix determinant : lim_x to 0 f(x) = beginvmatrix a+1 & 1 & b \\ a & 2 & b \\ a & 1 & b+1 endvmatrix ### Step 1: Simplify the Determinant via Row Operations Perform rows reductions R_2 to R_2 - R_1 and R_3 to R_3 - R_1 to create zeros: lim_x to 0 f(x) = beginvmatrix a+1 & 1 & b \\ -1 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 endvmatrix Expand across the first row : = (a+1)[1(1) - 0] - 1[-1(1) - 0] + b[0 - (-1)] = (a+1)(1) + 1 + b = a + b + 2 [cite: 3999, 4000] ### Step 2: Match Coefficients Equate this outcome with the target parameter template lambda + mu a + nu b [cite: 3377, 4000]: lambda = 2, quad mu = 1, quad nu = 1 Calculate (lambda + mu + nu)^2 [cite: 3378, 4001]: (2 + 1 + 1)^2 = 4^2 = 16 ### Pattern Recognition Standard row manipulations on identity-shifted arrays quickly eliminate complex parameter symbols, reducing determinant calculations into straightforward polynomial expansions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants Class 11 Mathematics: Limits and Derivatives
Q70 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning System of Linear Equations
If the system of equations 2x - y + z = 4 5x + lambda y + 3z = 12 100x - 47y + mu z = 212 has infinitely many solutions, then mu - 2lambda is equal to :
  • A. 56
  • B. 59
  • C. 55
  • D. 57

Solution

### Related Formula According to Cramer's Rule, for a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions, the main determinant Delta and all directional determinants Delta_1, Delta_2, Delta_3 must equal zero simultaneously. ### Core Logic Set up the directional determinant equation Delta_3 = 0 by replacing the third column with the constant vector: Delta_3 = left| beginmatrix 2 & -1 & 4 \\ 5 & lambda & 12 \\ 100 & -47 & 212 endmatrix right| = 0 Expand the determinant along the first row: 2[212lambda - 12(-47)] - (-1)[5(212) - 12(100)] + 4[5(-47) - 100lambda] = 0 2[212lambda + 564] + 1[1060 - 1200] + 4[-235 - 100lambda] = 0 424lambda + 1128 - 140 - 940 - 400lambda = 0 24lambda + 48 = 0 implies lambda = -2 ### Step 1: Solve for Mu using the main determinant Set the primary coefficient matrix determinant Delta = 0 and substitute lambda = -2: Delta = left| beginmatrix 2 & -1 & 1 \\ 5 & -2 & 3 \\ 100 & -47 & mu endmatrix right| = 0 Expand the determinant along the first row: 2[-2mu - 3(-47)] - (-1)[5mu - 3(100)] + 1[5(-47) - (-2)(100)] = 0 2[-2mu + 141] + [5mu - 300] + [-235 + 200] = 0 -4mu + 282 + 5mu - 300 - 35 = 0 mu - 53 = 0 implies mu = 53 ### Step 2: Calculate the Target Value Substitute the values of mu and lambda into the expression: mu - 2lambda = 53 - 2(-2) = 53 + 4 = 57 ### Pattern Recognition When solving systems of equations for infinite solution parameters, choosing a directional determinant that excludes one of the variables simplifies the problem into two separate single-variable equations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
Q74 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Properties of Matrices and Adjoints
Let A be a 3 times 3 matrix such that mathbfX^mathrmTmathbfAmathbfX = mathbf0 for all nonzero 3 times 1 matrices mathbfX = beginbmatrix x \\ y \\ z endbmatrix . If A beginbmatrix 1\\ 1\\ 1 endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 1\\ 4\\ -5 endbmatrix, Abeginbmatrix 1\\ 2\\ 1 endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 0\\ 4\\ -8 endbmatrix, and det(mathrmadj(2(A + I))) = 2^alpha3^beta5^gamma for alpha, beta, gamma in mathbbN, then alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2 is ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 44

Solution

### Related Formula The quadratic form condition mathbfX^mathrmTmathbfAmathbfX = mathbf0 holds for all non-zero vectors mathbfX if and only if A is a skew-symmetric matrix. For a 3 times 3 skew-symmetric matrix, the components satisfy: A = beginbmatrix 0 & x_1 & x_2 \\ -x_1 & 0 & x_3 \\ -x_2 & -x_3 & 0 endbmatrix ### Core Logic Let's define the matrix A using the parameters of a standard skew-symmetric form: A = beginbmatrix 0 & a & b \\ -a & 0 & c \\ -b & -c & 0 endbmatrix Apply the first given matrix multiplication vector condition: A beginbmatrix 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 endbmatrix = beginbmatrix a+b \\ -a+c \\ -b-c endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 1 \\ 4 \\ -5 endbmatrix This gives the system of linear equations: a + b = 1 quad dots (1) -a + c = 4 quad dots (2) -b - c = -5 implies b + c = 5 quad dots (3) Apply the second given matrix multiplication vector condition: A beginbmatrix 1 \\ 2 \\ 1 endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 2a+b \\ -a+c \\ -b-2c endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 0 \\ 4 \\ -8 endbmatrix This gives the equation: 2a + b = 0 quad dots (4) ### Step 1: Solve for Matrix Elements Subtract equation (1) from equation (4): (2a + b) - (a + b) = 0 - 1 implies a = -1 Substitute a = -1 back into equation (1): -1 + b = 1 implies b = 2 Substitute a = -1 into equation (2): -(-1) + c = 4 implies 1 + c = 4 implies c = 3 Thus, the explicit matrix A is: A = beginbmatrix 0 & -1 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 3 \\ -2 & -3 & 0 endbmatrix ### Step 2: Compute Target Matrix Determinant Construct the modified target matrix 2(A+I): A + I = beginbmatrix 1 & -1 & 2 \\ 1 & 1 & 3 \\ -2 & -3 & 1 endbmatrix 2(A + I) = beginbmatrix 2 & -2 & 4 \\ 2 & 2 & 6 \\ -4 & -6 & 2 endbmatrix Calculate its determinant value: det(2(A+I)) = 2[4 - (-36)] - (-2)[4 - (-24)] + 4[-12 - (-8)] det(2(A+I)) = 2[40] + 2[28] + 4[-4] = 80 + 56 - 16 = 120 ### Step 3: Analyze Adjoint Power and Prime Factors Using the standard determinant identity for adjoints, det(mathrmadj(M)) = (det M)^n-1 where n=3: det(mathrmadj(2(A+I))) = (120)^3-1 = 120^2 Find the prime factorization of the result: 120 = 2^3 cdot 3^1 cdot 5^1 implies 120^2 = (2^3 cdot 3^1 cdot 5^1)^2 = 2^6 cdot 3^2 cdot 5^2 This maps the exponents directly to our target variables: alpha = 6, quad beta = 2, quad gamma = 2 Finally, calculate the \sum of their squares: alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2 = 6^2 + 2^2 + 2^2 = 36 + 4 + 4 = 44 ### Pattern Recognition The condition mathbfX^T A mathbfX = 0 always implies that A is a skew-symmetric matrix, which instantly forces the diagonal entries to be zero, reducing the number of unknown parameters from 9 down to 3. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
Q60 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Properties of Matrices and Powers
Let A=left[beginmatrixfrac1sqrt2&-2\\ 0&1endmatrixright] and P=left[beginmatrixcostheta&-sintheta\\ sintheta&costhetaendmatrixright], theta>0. If B=PAP^T, C=P^TB^10P and the sum of the diagonal elements of C is fracmn where textgcd(m,n)=1, then m+n is:
  • A. 65
  • B. 127
  • C. 258
  • D. 2049

Solution

### Related Formula For orthogonal matrix P, P^T P = P P^T = I. If B = PAP^T, then: B^k = (PAP^T)(PAP^T)dots(PAP^T) = PA^kP^T ### Core Logic Given C = P^T B^10 P. Substitute B^10 = P A^10 P^T into the expression: C = P^T (P A^10 P^T) P C = (P^T P) A^10 (P^T P) Since P is an orthogonal rotation matrix, P^T P = I, meaning: C = I cdot A^10 cdot I = A^10 Therefore, the sum of diagonal elements of C is simply the trace of A^10. ### Step 1: Analyze Powers of Upper Triangular Matrix A Matrix A is upper triangular: A = left[beginmatrixfrac1sqrt2&-2\\ 0&1endmatrixright] For any upper triangular matrix, any integer power k preserves the main diagonal entries as simply the powers of the individual diagonal elements: A^10 = left[beginmatrixleft(frac1sqrt2right)^10&*\\ 0&1^10endmatrixright] = left[beginmatrixfrac132&*\\ 0&1endmatrixright] ### Step 2: Calculate the Trace and sum m+n textSum of diagonal elements = textTrace(C) = textTrace(A^10) = frac132 + 1 = frac3332 Given fracmn = frac3332 with textgcd(33, 32) = 1: m = 33, quad n = 32 m + n = 33 + 32 = 65 ### Pattern Recognition Traces of matrices are invariant under cyclic permutations, so textTr(P^T B^10 P) = textTr(P P^T B^10) = textTr(B^10). Furthermore, textTr(P A^10 P^T) = textTr(A^10). This identity bypasses the need to evaluate any outer matrix multiplication. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
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