The system of equations $x+2y+2z=5$, $x+2y+3z=6$, $x+2y+\lambda z=\mu$ has infinitely many solutions if
- A. $\lambda\ne2$
- B. $\lambda\ne2,\mu\ne5$
- C. $\lambda=2,\mu=5$
- D. $\mu\ne5$
✅ Correct Answer: $\lambda=2,\mu=5$
Explanation
Subtract first equation from second and third This gives the augmented matrix $\begin{bmatrix}1&2&2&5\\0&0&1&1\\0&0&\lambda-2&\mu-5\end{bmatrix}$ For infinitely many solutions $\lambda-2=0$ and $\mu-5=0$ Hence $\lambda=2$ and $\mu=5$
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