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The system of equations \[ \begin{array}{l} \lambda x+y+3 z=0 \\ 2 x+\mu y-z=0 \\ 5 x+7 y+z=0 \end{array} \] has infinitely many solutions in \(R\). Then,

  1. A \(\lambda=2, \mu=3\)
  2. B \(\lambda=1, \mu=2\)
  3. C \(\lambda=1, \mu=3\)
  4. D \(\lambda=3, \mu=1\)
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(C) \(\lambda=1, \mu=3\)

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Given, system of equations \[ \begin{array}{l} \lambda x+y+3 z=0 \\ 2 x+\mu y-z=0 \\ 5 x+7 y+z=0 \end{array} \] System has infinitely many solutions in \(R\), if \[ \left|\begin{array}{ccc} \lambda & 1 & 3 \\ 2 & \mu & -1 \\ 5 & 7 & 1 \end{array}\right|=0 \]…