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Published on: August 12, 2026
Let 
. The system of linear equations
is inconsistent for:
A
exactly two value of 
.
.
B
exactly one positive value of 
C
every value of 
D
exactly one negative value of 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
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or 
Adding first two equations, we get
And the last equation is 
So, for 
there will be infinitely many solutions and for 
there will be no solution (i.e. equations will be inconsistent).
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