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The set of all values of λ for which the system of linear equations: 2x − 2x + z = λx, 2x1 − 3x2 + 2x3 = λx2, −x1 + 2x2 = λx3 has a non-trivial solution,

  1. contains two elements.
  2. contains more than two elements
  3. is an empty set.
  4. is a singleton

Correct answer: contains two elements.

Solution

The characteristic equation factors as (lambda-1)^2(lambda+3)=0, giving lambda=1 and lambda=-3, so the set has exactly two elements.

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