The value of k for which the system of equations |
only 1 only -1 1 and -1 only any real number |
any real number |
The correct answer is Option (4) → any real number Given equations: $x + y + z = 1$ $x - ky + z = 1$ $x - y + z = 1$ Subtract $(3^{rd})$ from $(1^{st})$: $(x + y + z) - (x - y + z) = 1 - 1$ $2y = 0 \Rightarrow y = 0$ Substitute $y = 0$ in $(1^{st})$: $x + z = 1$ ...(i) Substitute $y = 0$ in $(2^{nd})$: $x + z = 1$ ...(ii) Equations (i) and (ii) are identical. Hence, the system has infinitely many solutions for all $k \in \mathbb{R}$. Therefore, $k$ can be any real number. |