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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Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Properties of Determinants
Let M and m respectively be the maximum and the minimum values of f (x) = left| beginarrayc c c 1 + sin^ 2 x & cos^ 2 x & 4 sin 4 x \\ sin^ 2 x & 1 + cos^ 2 x & 4 sin 4 x \\ sin^ 2 x & cos^ 2 x & 1 + 4 sin 4 x endarray right|, x in R Then mathbfM^4 -mathbfm^4 is equal to :
  • A. 1280
  • B. 1295
  • C. 1040
  • D. 1215

Solution

### Related Formula sin^2 x + cos^2 x = 1 -1 le sin 4x le 1 ### Core Logic Apply the row operations R_2 to R_2 - R_1 and R_3 to R_3 - R_1 to simplify the determinant: f(x) = left| beginarrayc c c 1 + sin^ 2 x & cos^ 2 x & 4 sin 4 x \\ -1 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 endarray right| ### Step 1: Expand the Determinant Expanding along the first row: f(x) = (1 + sin^2 x)(1 - 0) - cos^2 x(-1 - 0) + 4sin 4x(0 - (-1)) f(x) = 1 + sin^2 x + cos^2 x + 4sin 4x Since sin^2 x + cos^2 x = 1, we get: f(x) = 2 + 4sin 4x ### Step 2: Find Maximum and Minimum Values The range of sin 4x is [-1, 1]. M = 2 + 4(1) = 6 m = 2 + 4(-1) = -2 ### Step 3: Calculate M^4 - m^4 M^4 - m^4 = 6^4 - (-2)^4 = 1296 - 16 = 1280 ### Pattern Recognition Look for repeated structures or cyclic additions in rows. Subtracting rows quickly creates zeros, reducing complex trigonometric matrices into elementary algebraic expressions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Cofactors and Determinant Value
Let mathrmA = [mathbfa_mathrmij] = beginbmatrix log_5 128 & log_4 5 \\ log_5 8 & log_4 25 endbmatrix . If A_ij is the cofactor of a_ij , C_ij = sum_k=1^2 a_ik A_jk , 1 leq i, j leq 2 , and C = [C_ij] , then 8|C| is equal to:
  • A. 262
  • B. 288
  • C. 242
  • D. 222

Solution

### Related Formula sum_k a_ik A_jk = delta_ij |A| implies C = beginbmatrix |A| & 0 \\ 0 & |A| endbmatrix implies |C| = |A|^2 ### Core Logic Evaluate the determinant of matrix A: |A| = (log_5 128)(log_4 25) - (log_4 5)(log_5 8) Using change of base rules: |A| = left(7log_5 2right)left(2log_4 5right) - left(frac12log_2 5right)left(3log_5 2right) |A| = 14left(log_5 2 cdot frac12log_2 5right) - frac32 = 7 - 1.5 = 5.5 = frac112 ### Step 1: Compute |C| and evaluate response target Since matrix properties dictate |C| = |A|^2: |C| = left(frac112right)^2 = frac1214 Evaluate targeted multiplier: 8|C| = 8 times frac1214 = 2 times 121 = 242 ### Pattern Recognition Recognize the core cofactor theorem identity instantly: multiplying rows by cofactors of other rows creates zero elements, yielding basic diagonal scalar structures matching matrix attributes. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Matrix Powers
Let S = left| m in mathbbZ : A^m^2 + A^m = 3I - A^-6 right| , where A = beginbmatrix 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 endbmatrix . Then n(S) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2

Solution

### Related Formula textInductive formulation for exponent powers of a pattern matrix ### Core Logic Evaluate lower power forms of A to establish inductive sequence patterns: A = beginbmatrix 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 0 endbmatrix, quad A^2 = beginbmatrix 3 & -2 \\ 2 & -1 endbmatrix, quad A^3 = beginbmatrix 4 & -3 \\ 3 & -2 endbmatrix This cleanly establishes general power state rule configuration expression: A^m = beginbmatrix m+1 & -m \\ m & -m+1 endbmatrix ### Step 1: Setup Matrix Power Equation Using the pattern, find expressions for terms: A^6 = beginbmatrix 7 & -6 \\ 6 & -5 endbmatrix, quad A^-6 = (A^6)^-1 = beginbmatrix -5 & 6 \\ -6 & 7 endbmatrix Substitute into the targeted equation block: A^m^2 + A^m = 3beginbmatrix 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 endbmatrix - beginbmatrix -5 & 6 \\ -6 & 7 endbmatrix = beginbmatrix 8 & -6 \\ 6 & -4 endbmatrix ### Step 2: Equate Corresponding Elements From the bottom-left entry [2,1]: m^2 + m = 6 implies m^2 + m - 6 = 0 (m+3)(m-2) = 0 implies m = -3, 2 Both integer states satisfy all matrix components seamlessly. Therefore, the number of elements n(S) = 2. ### Pattern Recognition Always calculate first 2–3 matrix powers to spot linear arithmetic trends across specific cell values (m+1, -m), avoiding tedious full Cayley-Hamilton character expansions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices
Q3 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Properties of Determinants
If A=beginbmatrixsqrt2 & 1 \\ -1 & sqrt2endbmatrix, B=beginbmatrix1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1endbmatrix, C=ABA^T and X=A^TC^2A, then det X is equal to:
  • A. 243
  • B. 729
  • C. 27
  • D. 891

Solution

### Related Formula Properties of Determinants: 1. det(AB) = det(A) cdot det(B) 2. det(A^T) = det(A) 3. det(A^n) = (det(A))^n ### Core Logic First, find the determinant of matrix A and matrix B: det(A) = |A| = beginvmatrixsqrt2 & 1 \\ -1 & sqrt2endvmatrix = (sqrt2)(sqrt2) - (1)(-1) = 2 + 1 = 3 det(B) = |B| = beginvmatrix1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1endvmatrix = (1)(1) - (0)(1) = 1 ### Step 1: Calculate determinant of C Given C = ABA^T, we calculate its determinant: det(C) = det(ABA^T) = det(A) cdot det(B) cdot det(A^T) Using det(A^T) = det(A) = 3: det(C) = 3 cdot 1 cdot 3 = 9 ### Step 2: Calculate determinant of X Given X = A^TC^2A, we determine |X|: det(X) = |A^TC^2A| = |A^T| cdot |C^2| cdot |A| det(X) = |A| cdot |C|^2 cdot |A| = |A|^2 cdot |C|^2 Substitute the values |A| = 3 and |C| = 9: det(X) = (3)^2 cdot (9)^2 = 9 cdot 81 = 729 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Transpose and multiplication operations nested inside a determinant statement. Shortcut: Never explicitly compute product matrices like ABA^T or A^TC^2A. Apply the distributive identity of determinants |XYZ| = |X||Y||Z| entirely to work strictly with scalar multiplication. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
Q12 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning System of Linear Equations
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:
  • A. 1110
  • B. 1120
  • C. 1210
  • D. 1220

Solution

### Related Formula For a system of linear equations representing planes to have infinitely many solutions, the planes must belong to a single family sharing a common line of intersection: P_1 = k_1 P_2 + k_2 P_3 ### Core Logic Let the planes be defined as: - P_1: 2x + 3y - z - 5 = 0 - P_2: x + alpha y + 3z + 4 = 0 - P_3: 3x - y + beta z - 7 = 0 Expressing P_1 as a linear combination of P_2 and P_3: 2x + 3y - z - 5 = k_1(x + alpha y + 3z + 4) + k_2(3x - y + beta z - 7) ### Step 1: Evaluate parameters k1 and k2 Comparing the coefficients of x and the constant terms on both sides: - For x: k_1 + 3k_2 = 2 quad implies (1) - For the constants: 4k_1 - 7k_2 = -5 quad implies (2) Multiplying equation (1) by 4 gives 4k_1 + 12k_2 = 8. Subtracting equation (2) from this result: (4k_1 + 12k_2) - (4k_1 - 7k_2) = 8 - (-5) 19k_2 = 13 implies k_2 = frac1319 Substituting k_2 back into equation (1): k_1 + 3left(frac1319right) = 2 implies k_1 = 2 - frac3919 = -frac119 ### Step 2: Calculate alpha, beta and final product Comparing coefficients for y and z: - For y: k_1alpha - k_2 = 3 implies -frac119alpha - frac1319 = 3 -alpha - 13 = 57 implies alpha = -70 - For z: 3k_1 + k_2beta = -1 implies 3left(-frac119right) + frac1319beta = -1 -3 + 13beta = -19 implies 13beta = -16 implies beta = -frac1613 Now, compute 13 alpha beta: 13 alpha beta = 13 times (-70) times left(-frac1613right) = 70 times 16 = 1120 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Infinite solution framework for three linear planes. Shortcut: Using the family of planes equation is significantly less prone to fractional algebraic mistakes compared to establishing Cramer's rule determinants (D = D_x = D_y = D_z = 0). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants
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