If (x, y, z) ≠ (0, 0, 0) And    then The Values Of a are

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Question

 

If (xyz) ≠ (0, 0, 0) and  

 then the values of a are

Solution

Correct option is

0, –1

 

The given vector equation can be written as

  

 are linearly independent vectors.   

       x – (3 + a)y + 5z = 0  

       3x + y – az = 0   

Eliminating xyz, we get   

     

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