Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Properties of Determinants - Problems - Page 220: 25

Answer

The given system has an infinite number of solutions if and only if $k=4$ or $k = \pm 1$

Work Step by Step

The system can be written as: $A=\begin{bmatrix} 1-k &1 &1\\ 2 &1-k&1\\ 1 & 1 & 2-k \end{bmatrix}$ The determinant for this system is: $\rightarrow \det A=(1-k)(1-k)(2-k)+2.1.1+1.2.1$ $=-k^3+4k^2+k-4$ The given system has an infinite number of solutions if and only if $\det A =0$ $-k^3+4k^2+k-4= 0$ $(k-4)(-k^2+1)=0$ $k=4$ or $k = \pm 1$
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