Solution
Related Formula
For a system of linear equations to have a unique solution, the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be non-zero: Δ ≠ 0
Core Logic
Construct the determinant of coefficients:
| matrix 1 & -n & 1 1 & (n-2) & n+1 0 & n-1 & 1 matrix | ≠ 0Expanding the determinant yields:
n² - 3n + 2 ≠ 0 (n-1)(n-2) ≠ 0Hence, n ≠ 1, 2.
Step 1: Probability Calculation
The possible outcomes on rolling a fair die are n in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The favorable values of n for a unique solution are n = 3, 4, 5, 6 (4 values). Therefore, the probability is:
P = (4)/(6) k = 4Step 2: Required Sum
Sum = k + (3 + 4 + 5 + 6) = 4 + 18 = 22.
Pattern Recognition
Sees unique solution condition for linear system Δ ≠ 0. Exclude roots of coefficient determinant from sample space of die rolls.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Maths: Matrices and Determinants Class 11 Maths: Probability