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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

For which value of \(k\), the given system of linear equations is inconsistent?
\(3 x+6 y+3 z=4\)
\(x+k y+2 z=6\)
\(z=7\)

  1. A \(k=-2\)
  2. B \(k=0\)
  3. C \(k=2\)
  4. D \(k=1\)
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(C) \(k=2\)

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\(3x + 6y + 3(7) = 4 \Rightarrow 3x + 6y = -17\) \(x + ky + 2(7) = 6 \Rightarrow x + ky = -8\) For inconsistency: \(\frac{3}{1} = \frac{6}{k} \neq \frac{-17}{-8}\) \(3k = 6\) \(k = 2\)
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