JEE Main 2019 Mathematics question
If the system of equations , and has a non-trivial solution (x, y, z), then is equal to:
Answer: (A)
Solution
Δ = 4k − 18 = 0 ⇒ k = 9/2; from equations 1 and 3: y = −2x, z = −4x. Value = −1/2 + 1/2 − 4 + 9/2 = 1/2.