Which one of the following conditions must p, q and r satisfy so that the following system
Which one of the following conditions must p, q and r satisfy so that the following system of linear simultaneous equations has at least one solution, such that p + q + r ≠ 0?
- x + 2y - 3z = p
- 2x + 6y - 11z = q
- x - 2y + 7z = r
- 5p - 2q - r = 0
- 5p + 2q + r = 0
- 5p + 2q - r = 0
- 5p - 2q + r = 0
Answer
It is given that p + q + r ≠ 0
Multiply the first equation by 5, second by -2 and third by -1, the coefficients of x, y and z all add up to zero.
5x + 10y - 15z = 5p
-4x - 12y + 22z = -2q
-x + 2y - 7z = -r
Adding all three equations:
5p - 2q - r = 0
The correct option is A.