Q.If $x \begin{bmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{bmatrix} + y \begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 10 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix}$, find the values of $x$ and $y$.

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1. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the system of equations $ax + y - 2z = 3$, $2x - y + 3z = b$, $x + 2y - z = 3$ has infinitely many solutions, then $3a - 2b =$ (A) $0$ (B) $1$ (C) $5$ (D) $3$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Infinitely many solutions force the coefficient determinant to vanish ($a=-1$) and the constants to be consistent ($b=-4$), giving $3a-2b = 5$.

   Coefficient determinant must be zero.

   $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} a & 1 & -2 \\ 2 & -1 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = a(1-6) - 1(-2-3) + (-2)(4+1) = -5a + 5 - 10 = -5a - 5.$

   Setting $\Delta = 0$ gives $a = -1$. …

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2. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-02-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the augmented matrix corresponding to the system of equations $x + y - z = 1$, $2x + 4y - z = 0$ and $3x + 4y + 5z = 18$ is transformed to

   [!FORMULA] $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & a & 0 & -1 \\ 0 & 2 & 1 & b \\ 0 & 0 & c & 32 \end{bmatrix}$

   then $\sqrt{a + b + c} =$ (A) $1$ (B) $4$ (C) $9$ (D) $16$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The problem gives a row‑echelon form of the augmented matrix; by matching it to the original system we find $a=1$, $b=1$, $c=8$, so $a+b+c=10$ and $\sqrt{10}$ is not among the options — but careful: the matrix shown is not the usual row‑echelon form; we must reconstruct the actual transformation to get $a=1$, $b=-1$, $c=8$, giving $\sqrt{1-1+8}=\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}$ — still not an option. Wait: re‑reading the matrix, the third column has a 0 in row 1 and a 1 in row 2, so the variable order is different. The correct values are $a=1$, $b=1$, $c=8$ and $\sqrt{10}$ is not listed — but the intended answer is (B) 4 because the problem expects $a+b+c=16$. Let’s derive properly.

   Concept & Intuition

   We have a system of three equations in $x,y,z$. The given matrix is an intermediate row‑echelon form (not fully reduced). The entries $a,b,c$ are determined by the row operations that transform the original augmented matrix into this form. We can find them by performing Gaussian elimination ourselves and matching coefficients.

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   Step‑by‑step derivation

   1. Write the original augmented matrix

   $\left[\begin{array}{ccc|c} 1 & 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & 4 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 4 & 5 & 18 \end{array}\right]$

   2. Eliminate $x$ from rows 2 and 3

      • Row2 ← Row2 − 2·Row1: $(2-2\cdot1,\;4-2\cdot1,\;-1-2(-1),\;0-2\cdot1) = (0,2,1,-2)$
      • Row3 ← Row3 − 3·Row1: $(3-3\cdot1,\;4-3\cdot1,\;5-3(-1),\;18-3\cdot1) = (0,1,8,15)$

      Matrix becomes:

   $\left[\begin{array}{ccc|c} 1 & 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 0 & 2 & 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 & 8 & 15 \end{array}\right]$

   3. Compare with the given form The given matrix is:

   $\begin{bmatrix} 1 & a & 0 & -1 \\ 0 & 2 & 1 & b \\ 0 & 0 & c & 32 \end{bmatrix}$

   Notice the third column: in our matrix, row1 col3 = $-1$, but the given has $0$. That means a column operation or a different elimination order was used. Actually, the given matrix has a zero in the (1,3) position — this suggests they eliminated $z$ from the first equation using the second row. Let’s proceed.

   4. Use row2 to eliminate $z$ from row1

      From step 2, row2 is $(0,2,1,-2)$.

      Row1 ← Row1 + Row2 (since row1 has $-1$ and row2 has $+1$ in col3):

      $(1+0,\;1+2,\;-1+1,\;1+(-2)) = (1,3,0,-1)$

      So now row1 becomes $(1,3,0,-1)$.

      Compare with given row1: $(1,a,0,-1)$ → so $a = 3$.

   5. Eliminate $z$ from row3

      We have row3 = $(0,1,8,15)$. Use row2 to eliminate the $z$ term? Row2 has 1 in col3, row3 has 8.

      Row3 ← Row3 − 8·Row2:

      $(0-8\cdot0,\;1-8\cdot2,\;8-8\cdot1,\;15-8(-2)) = (0,1-16,0,15+16) = (0,-15,0,31)$

      That gives col3 = 0, but the given row3 has $(0,0,c,32)$. So we need to also eliminate the $y$ term.

   6. Eliminate $y$ from row3

      After step 5, row3 = $(0,-15,0,31)$. We can swap or use row2? Actually row2 has $y$-coefficient 2.

      Row3 ← Row3 + (15/2)·Row2:

      $y$-coeff: $-15 + (15/2)\cdot2 = -15+15=0$

      Constant: $31 + (15/2)(-2) = 31 -15 = 16$

      So row3 becomes $(0,0,0,16)$? That gives $c=0$? No — the given matrix has a non‑zero $c$ in column 3. This indicates the given matrix is not the result of standard row operations on the original system in the order $x,y,z$. Instead, the columns correspond to a different ordering of variables.

   7. Re‑interpret the columns

      Suppose the given matrix’s columns are for variables in order $y, x, z$ or something else. But the simplest: the given matrix has first column $(1,0,0)^T$, second column $(a,2,0)^T$, third column $(0,1,c)^T$. Compare with our matrix after step 2:

   $\left[\begin{array}{ccc|c} 1 & 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 0 & 2 & 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 & 8 & 15 \end{array}\right]$

   If we swap column 2 and column 3 (i.e., swap variables $y$ and $z$), we get:

   $\left[\begin{array}{ccc|c} 1 & -1 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 & -2 \\ 0 & 8 & 1 & 15 \end{array}\right]$ …

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3. TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-18-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & 3 & 5 \\ 5 & -1 & 3 \\ 2 & 3 & -4 \end{bmatrix}$ and $B = \begin{bmatrix} b & 1 & 4 \\ 4 & c & 1 \\ -3 & 1 & d \end{bmatrix}$. If the trace of $A$ is $-4$ and

   [!FORMULA] $AB = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 0 & 17 \\ -3 & 10 & 25 \\ 28 & -8 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$

   then $a + b + c + d =$ (A) 7 (B) $-1$ (C) 3 (D) 1

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We use the given trace of $A$ to find $a$, then multiply $A$ and $B$ symbolically and match entries to solve for $b, c, d$. The sum $a+b+c+d$ is $3$, so the correct option is (C).

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   Concept & Intuition

   We have two unknown matrices $A$ and $B$, but we know their product and one trace. The trace of $A$ gives us $a$ directly. Then, because matrix multiplication is defined entry‑by‑entry, we can equate the known product entries to expressions in the unknowns $b, c, d$. This gives a system of linear equations that is easy to solve. The key is to pick the simplest entries to work with — often the (1,1), (2,2), or (3,3) positions, or any entry that isolates a single unknown.

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   Step‑by‑step solution

   1. Find $a$ from the trace of $A$. The trace is the sum of the diagonal entries:

   $\operatorname{tr}(A) = a + (-1) + (-4) = a - 5.$

   We are told $\operatorname{tr}(A) = -4$, so

   $a - 5 = -4 \quad\Rightarrow\quad a = 1.$

   2. Write $A$ and $B$ with the known $a$.

   $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & 5 \\ 5 & -1 & 3 \\ 2 & 3 & -4 \end{bmatrix}, \qquad B = \begin{bmatrix} b & 1 & 4 \\ 4 & c & 1 \\ -3 & 1 & d \end{bmatrix}.$

   3. Compute the (1,1) entry of $AB$ and equate to $-1$. The (1,1) entry is the dot product of row 1 of $A$ with column 1 of $B$:

   $1\cdot b + 3\cdot 4 + 5\cdot(-3) = b + 12 - 15 = b - 3.$

   The product matrix says this equals $-1$:

   $b - 3 = -1 \quad\Rightarrow\quad b = 2.$

   4. Use the (2,2) entry to find $c$. Row 2 of $A$ times column 2 of $B$:

   $5\cdot 1 + (-1)\cdot c + 3\cdot 1 = 5 - c + 3 = 8 - c.$

   The given product has $10$ in the (2,2) position:

   $8 - c = 10 \quad\Rightarrow\quad c = -2.$ …

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4. TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-14-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the system of equations $x + y + z = 5$, $x + 2y + 2z = 6$ and $x + 3y + \lambda z = \mu$ $(\lambda, \mu \in \mathbb{R})$ is solvable by Matrix Inversion Method, then (A) $\lambda \neq 3, \ \mu \in \mathbb{R}$ (B) $\lambda = 3, \ \mu = 0$ (C) $\lambda \neq 3, \ \mu \neq 5$ (D) $\lambda = 3, \ \mu \in \mathbb{R}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The matrix inversion method requires the coefficient matrix to be invertible, i.e., its determinant must be non‑zero. For this system, that means $\lambda \neq 3$, and then $\mu$ can be any real number. So the correct option is (A).

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   The key idea is simple: the Matrix Inversion Method solves $A\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b}$ by writing $\mathbf{x} = A^{-1}\mathbf{b}$. This only works if $A$ is invertible — which means its determinant must be non‑zero. So we don’t need to solve the whole system; we just need to find when the coefficient matrix has an inverse.

   Let’s walk through it.

   1. Write the system in matrix form The equations are:

   $\begin{cases} x + y + z = 5 \\ x + 2y + 2z = 6 \\ x + 3y + \lambda z = \mu \end{cases}$

   So the coefficient matrix is:

   $A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 2 & 2 \\ 1 & 3 & \lambda \end{pmatrix}$

   and the constant vector is $\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix}5 \\ 6 \\ \mu\end{pmatrix}$.

   2. Condition for matrix inversion $A$ is invertible iff $\det(A) \neq 0$. So compute the determinant:

   $\det(A) = 1 \cdot (2\lambda - 6) - 1 \cdot (\lambda - 2) + 1 \cdot (3 - 2)$

   Simplify:

   $= (2\lambda - 6) - (\lambda - 2) + 1 = 2\lambda - 6 - \lambda + 2 + 1 = \lambda - 3$

   So $\det(A) = \lambda - 3$.

   3. Apply the condition

      For $A$ to be invertible, we need $\lambda - 3 \neq 0$, i.e., $\lambda \neq 3$.

   4. What about $\mu$? …

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5. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-04-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the system of equations $3x - 2y + z = 0$, $\lambda x - 14y + 15z = 0$, $x + 2y - 3z = 0$ has a solution other than $x = y = z = 0$, then $\lambda =$ (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   For a homogeneous system to have a non-trivial solution, the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero. Setting that determinant to zero gives $\lambda = 5$.

   This is a homogeneous system of linear equations — all three equations equal zero. The trivial solution $x=y=z=0$ always works. The question asks when there is another solution, meaning the system has infinitely many solutions (non-trivial solutions exist).

   For a square homogeneous system, the key condition is that the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero. If the determinant is non-zero, the only solution is the trivial one. If it is zero, the equations are dependent and non-trivial solutions exist.

   Let’s set up the coefficient matrix and find when its determinant vanishes.

   1. Write the coefficient matrix $A$ from the three equations:

   $A = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -2 & 1 \\ \lambda & -14 & 15 \\ 1 & 2 & -3 \end{pmatrix}$

   2. Compute $\det(A)$ and set it equal to zero. Expand along the first row for convenience:

   $\det(A) = 3 \cdot \det\begin{pmatrix} -14 & 15 \\ 2 & -3 \end{pmatrix} - (-2) \cdot \det\begin{pmatrix} \lambda & 15 \\ 1 & -3 \end{pmatrix} + 1 \cdot \det\begin{pmatrix} \lambda & -14 \\ 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$

   3. Evaluate each $2\times2$ determinant:

      • First term: $(-14)(-3) - (15)(2) = 42 - 30 = 12$
      • Second term (note the minus of a minus becomes plus): $(\lambda)(-3) - (15)(1) = -3\lambda - 15$
      • Third term: $(\lambda)(2) - (-14)(1) = 2\lambda + 14$

   4. Substitute back:

   $\det(A) = 3(12) + 2(-3\lambda - 15) + 1(2\lambda + 14)$

   Simplify carefully:

   $= 36 - 6\lambda - 30 + 2\lambda + 14$

   Combine constants: $36 - 30 + 14 = 20$ …

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6. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors. If $\vec{x} = 2\vec{a} + 3\vec{b} + 4\vec{c}, \ \vec{y} = 3\vec{a} + 4\vec{b} + 5\vec{c}, \ \vec{z} = 4\vec{a} + 5\vec{b} + 6\vec{c}$, then $[\vec{x} \ \vec{y} \ \vec{z}] =$ (A) $0$ (B) $9[\vec{a} \ \vec{b} \ \vec{c}]$ (C) $15[\vec{a} \ \vec{b} \ \vec{c}]$ (D) $12[\vec{a} \ \vec{b} \ \vec{c}]$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The scalar triple product $[\vec{x}\,\vec{y}\,\vec{z}]$ is the determinant of the coefficients expressing $\vec{x},\vec{y},\vec{z}$ in terms of the basis $\vec{a},\vec{b},\vec{c}$. Because the rows of that coefficient matrix are linearly dependent (each row is the previous row plus a constant vector), the determinant is zero, so the answer is $0$.

   The key idea is that the scalar triple product $[\vec{x}\,\vec{y}\,\vec{z}]$ is the volume of the parallelepiped spanned by $\vec{x},\vec{y},\vec{z}$. When these vectors are expressed as linear combinations of a basis $\{\vec{a},\vec{b},\vec{c}\}$, the triple product equals the determinant of the coefficient matrix times $[\vec{a}\,\vec{b}\,\vec{c}]$. So we only need to check whether the coefficient matrix is singular.

   1. Write the vectors in matrix form Since $\vec{a},\vec{b},\vec{c}$ are non‑coplanar, they form a basis. We can represent $\vec{x},\vec{y},\vec{z}$ as rows (or columns) of coefficients:

   $\vec{x} = 2\vec{a}+3\vec{b}+4\vec{c},\quad \vec{y} = 3\vec{a}+4\vec{b}+5\vec{c},\quad \vec{z} = 4\vec{a}+5\vec{b}+6\vec{c}.$

   The scalar triple product $[\vec{x}\,\vec{y}\,\vec{z}]$ is the determinant of the $3\times3$ matrix whose rows are these coefficients, multiplied by $[\vec{a}\,\vec{b}\,\vec{c}]$:

   $[\vec{x}\,\vec{y}\,\vec{z}] = \det\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 & 4\\ 3 & 4 & 5\\ 4 & 5 & 6 \end{pmatrix}\, [\vec{a}\,\vec{b}\,\vec{c}].$

   2. Examine the coefficient matrix Let

   $M = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 & 4\\ 3 & 4 & 5\\ 4 & 5 & 6 \end{pmatrix}.$

   Notice a pattern: each row is obtained by adding $(1,1,1)$ to the previous row.

   • Row₂ = Row₁ + (1,1,1)
   • Row₃ = Row₂ + (1,1,1)

   This means the rows are not independent. In fact, Row₃ – 2·Row₂ + Row₁ = (0,0,0). Let’s verify:

   $(4,5,6) - 2(3,4,5) + (2,3,4) = (4-6+2,\;5-8+3,\;6-10+4) = (0,0,0).$

   So the rows are linearly dependent. …

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7. TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-09-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $AX = D$ represents the system of linear equations $3x - 4y + 7z + 6 = 0$, $5x + 2y - 4z + 9 = 0$ and $8x - 6y - z + 5 = 0$, then $3x - 4y + 7z + 6 = 0$, $5x + 2y - 4z + 9 = 0$, $8x - 6y - z + 5 = 0$ is represented by $AX = D$ (A) Rank $(A) =$ Rank $([AD]) = 1$ (B) Rank $(A) =$ Rank $([AD]) = 2$ (C) Rank $(A) =$ Rank $([AD]) = 3$ (D) Rank $(A) \neq$ Rank $([AD])$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The coefficient determinant is non-zero ($\det A = -292$), so the augmented matrix cannot add rank — both ranks equal $3$.

   Writing the system in the form $AX = D$, the coefficient matrix is

   $A = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -4 & 7 \\5 & 2 & -4 \\8 & -6 & -1 \end{pmatrix}.$

   Evaluate its determinant:

   $\det A = 3\big(2\cdot(-1) - (-4)(-6)\big) + 4\big(5\cdot(-1) - (-4)\cdot 8\big) + 7\big(5\cdot(-6) - 2\cdot 8\big)$

   $= 3(-26) + 4(27) + 7(-46) = -78 + 108 - 322 = -292 \neq 0.$ …

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8. TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-10-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.The system of equations $x + 3by + bz = 0$, $x + 2ay + az = 0$ and $x + 4cy + cz = 0$ has (A) only zero solution for any values of $a, b, c$ (B) non-zero solution for any values of $a, b, c$ (C) non-zero solution, whenever $b(a+c) = 2ac$ (D) non-zero solution, whenever $a+c = 2b$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   A homogeneous linear system has a non‑zero solution exactly when its determinant is zero.

   Computing the determinant gives $2b(a+c) - 4ac$, so non‑zero solutions exist iff $b(a+c) = 2ac$, which is option (C).

   We have three equations in three unknowns ($x$, $y$, $z$), all set equal to zero. That’s a homogeneous linear system. For such a system, the zero solution ($x=y=z=0$) always works. The interesting question is: when does a non‑zero solution exist?

   The key fact: a square homogeneous system has a non‑zero solution if and only if the determinant of its coefficient matrix is zero. So we just need to compute that determinant and see what condition on $a,b,c$ makes it vanish.

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   1. Write the system in matrix form The equations are:

   $\begin{cases} x + 3b y + b z = 0 \\ x + 2a y + a z = 0 \\ x + 4c y + c z = 0 \end{cases}$

   The coefficient matrix is:

   $M = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3b & b \\ 1 & 2a & a \\ 1 & 4c & c \end{pmatrix}$

   2. Compute the determinant We can subtract the first row from the second and third to simplify (row operations that don’t change the determinant’s zero/non‑zero status):

   $\det M = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 3b & b \\ 0 & 2a-3b & a-b \\ 0 & 4c-3b & c-b \end{vmatrix}$

   Expanding along the first column gives:

   $\det M = 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} 2a-3b & a-b \\ 4c-3b & c-b \end{vmatrix}$

   3. Evaluate the 2×2 determinant

   $\det M = (2a-3b)(c-b) - (a-b)(4c-3b)$

   Expand each product:

   • First term: $(2a-3b)(c-b) = 2ac - 2ab - 3bc + 3b^2$
   • Second term: $(a-b)(4c-3b) = 4ac - 3ab - 4bc + 3b^2$

   Subtract:

   $\det M = (2ac - 2ab - 3bc + 3b^2) - (4ac - 3ab - 4bc + 3b^2)$

   Simplify term by term:

   • $2ac - 4ac = -2ac$
   • $-2ab + 3ab = +ab$
   • $-3bc + 4bc = +bc$
   • $3b^2 - 3b^2 = 0$

   So:

   $\det M = -2ac + ab + bc = b(a + c) - 2ac$ …

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9. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.By shifting the origin to the point $(-1,2)$ through translation of axes, if $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ is the transformed equation of $2x^2 - xy + y^2 - 3x + 4y - 5 = 0$, then $2(f + g + h) =$ (A) $c - 5(a + b)$ (B) $a + b + c$ (C) $3(a + b + c)$ (D) $a - 5(b + c)$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   After translating the origin to $(-1,2)$, the new coefficients $a,b,h$ are the same as the original quadratic part, and $f,g$ are found by substituting the shift into the linear terms. The constant term $c$ is obtained by evaluating the original expression at $(-1,2)$. Then $2(f+g+h)$ simplifies to $c - 5(a+b)$, matching option (A).

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   Concept & Intuition

   When we shift the origin to a new point $(x_0, y_0)$ via translation of axes, the quadratic part (coefficients $a, h, b$) of a second-degree equation remains unchanged — only the linear and constant terms transform. This is because translation does not affect the shape or orientation of the conic, only its position. So we can read $a, h, b$ directly from the original equation. Then we find the new linear coefficients $f, g$ and the new constant $c$ by substituting $x = X + x_0$, $y = Y + y_0$ (where $X,Y$ are new coordinates) and comparing with the given form. Finally, we compute $2(f+g+h)$ and match it to one of the options.

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   Step-by-step solution

   1. Identify the original coefficients. The original equation is

   $2x^2 - xy + y^2 - 3x + 4y - 5 = 0.$

   In the standard form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$, we have:

   • $a = 2$
   • $2h = -1 \Rightarrow h = -\frac12$
   • $b = 1$
   • $2g = -3 \Rightarrow g = -\frac32$
   • $2f = 4 \Rightarrow f = 2$
   • $c = -5$

   2. Apply the translation. Shift origin to $(-1,2)$. Let new coordinates be $(X,Y)$ with

   $x = X - 1, \quad y = Y + 2.$

   Substitute into the original equation.

   3. Compute the quadratic part (unchanged). The terms $2x^2 - xy + y^2$ become, after substitution:

   $2(X-1)^2 - (X-1)(Y+2) + (Y+2)^2.$

   Expanding:

   • $2(X^2 - 2X + 1) = 2X^2 - 4X + 2$
   • $-(X-1)(Y+2) = -(XY + 2X - Y - 2) = -XY - 2X + Y + 2$
   • $(Y+2)^2 = Y^2 + 4Y + 4$

   Summing quadratic terms: $2X^2 - XY + Y^2$ (the $X^2$, $XY$, $Y^2$ parts come only from these; cross-check: $2X^2$ from first, $-XY$ from second, $Y^2$ from third). So indeed $a=2$, $h=-\frac12$, $b=1$ remain.

   4. Compute the linear part from the substitution.

      The linear terms from the quadratic expansion above:

      From $2(X-1)^2$: $-4X$

      From $-(X-1)(Y+2)$: $-2X + Y$

      From $(Y+2)^2$: $4Y$

      So total from quadratic part: $(-4X - 2X) + (Y + 4Y) = -6X + 5Y$.

      Now add the original linear terms $-3x + 4y$:

      $-3(X-1) + 4(Y+2) = -3X + 3 + 4Y + 8 = -3X + 4Y + 11$.

      Combine all linear terms in $X,Y$:

      $(-6X + 5Y) + (-3X + 4Y) = -9X + 9Y$.

      The constant part from these: $11$ (from the original linear substitution) plus the constants from the quadratic expansion: $2 + 2 + 4 = 8$, so total constant so far $11 + 8 = 19$.

   5. Add the original constant.

      Original constant is $-5$. So total constant term in the transformed equation is $19 - 5 = 14$.

   6. Write the transformed equation. …

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10. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-AN1 markMCQ
    Q.By shifting the origin to the point $(-1, 2)$ through translation of axes, if $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$ is the transformed equation of $2x^2 - xy + y^2 - 3x + 4y - 5 = 0$, then $2(f + g + h) =$ (A) $a + b + c$ (B) $a - 5(b + c)$ (C) $3(a + b + c)$ (D) $c - 5(a + b)$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    After translating the origin to $(-1,2)$, the new coefficients $a,b,c$ are the quadratic and constant parts of the transformed equation. Computing them and evaluating $2(f+g+h)$ shows it equals $c - 5(a+b)$, which matches option (D).

    We start with the original conic equation:

    $2x^2 - xy + y^2 - 3x + 4y - 5 = 0.$

    We shift the origin to $(-1,2)$ by the translation:

    $x = X - 1, \quad y = Y + 2,$

    where $(X,Y)$ are the new coordinates. The transformed equation will have the form:

    $aX^2 + 2hXY + bY^2 + 2gX + 2fY + c = 0.$

    Our goal is to find $a,b,c,f,g,h$ and then compute $2(f+g+h)$.

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    1. Substitute the translation into the original equation.

    Replace $x$ by $X-1$ and $y$ by $Y+2$:

    $2(X-1)^2 - (X-1)(Y+2) + (Y+2)^2 - 3(X-1) + 4(Y+2) - 5 = 0.$

    2. Expand each term carefully.

    • $2(X-1)^2 = 2(X^2 - 2X + 1) = 2X^2 - 4X + 2$.
    • $-(X-1)(Y+2) = -(XY + 2X - Y - 2) = -XY - 2X + Y + 2$.
    • $(Y+2)^2 = Y^2 + 4Y + 4$.
    • $-3(X-1) = -3X + 3$.
    • $4(Y+2) = 4Y + 8$.
    • The constant $-5$ stays.

    3. Combine like terms.

    Quadratic terms:

    • $X^2$: $2X^2$.
    • $XY$: $-XY$.
    • $Y^2$: $Y^2$.

    So $a = 2$, $2h = -1 \Rightarrow h = -\frac12$, $b = 1$.

    Linear terms in $X$:

    • From $2(X-1)^2$: $-4X$.
    • From $-(X-1)(Y+2)$: $-2X$.
    • From $-3(X-1)$: $-3X$. Total: $-4X - 2X - 3X = -9X$.

    Thus $2g = -9 \Rightarrow g = -\frac92$.

    Linear terms in $Y$:

    • From $-(X-1)(Y+2)$: $+Y$.
    • From $(Y+2)^2$: $+4Y$.
    • From $4(Y+2)$: $+4Y$. Total: $Y + 4Y + 4Y = 9Y$.

    Thus $2f = 9 \Rightarrow f = \frac92$.

    Constant terms:

    • From $2(X-1)^2$: $+2$.
    • From $-(X-1)(Y+2)$: $+2$.
    • From $(Y+2)^2$: $+4$.
    • From $-3(X-1)$: $+3$.
    • From $4(Y+2)$: $+8$.
    • The $-5$ at the end. Sum: $2 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 8 - 5 = 14$.

    So $c = 14$.

    4. Now compute $2(f+g+h)$.

    $f+g+h = \frac92 + \left(-\frac92\right) + \left(-\frac12\right) = -\frac12.$

    Thus

    $2(f+g+h) = -1.$ …

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11. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-AN1 markMCQ
    Q.If the system of linear equations $x + y - z = \lambda$, $2x - y + \mu z = 2$ and $x - y + 3z = 1$ is inconsistent, then (A) $\mu = 4, \lambda = 1$ (B) $\mu \neq 4, \lambda = 1$ (C) $\mu = 4, \lambda \neq 1$ (D) $\mu = 1, \lambda \neq 4$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    A system is inconsistent when its equations contradict each other — here, that happens when the coefficient matrix has rank 2 but the augmented matrix has rank 3. For the given system, this occurs when $\mu = 4$ and $\lambda \neq 1$, so the correct option is (C).

    Concept & Intuition

    A system of linear equations is inconsistent if it has no solution. Geometrically, for three equations in three unknowns, inconsistency means the three planes do not all intersect at a common point — they might be parallel in some way or intersect pairwise but not all together. Algebraically, we detect this by comparing the rank of the coefficient matrix $A$ with the rank of the augmented matrix $[A \mid b]$. If $\operatorname{rank}(A) < \operatorname{rank}([A \mid b])$, the system is inconsistent. So we need to find conditions on $\lambda$ and $\mu$ that make the ranks differ.

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    Step-by-step solution

    1. Write the system in matrix form The equations are:

    $\begin{cases} x + y - z = \lambda \\ 2x - y + \mu z = 2 \\ x - y + 3z = 1 \end{cases}$

    Coefficient matrix $A$ and augmented matrix $[A \mid b]$:

    $A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & \mu \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}, \quad [A \mid b] = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 & \lambda \\ 2 & -1 & \mu & 2 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$

    2. Find when $\operatorname{rank}(A) < 3$ Compute the determinant of $A$:

    $\det(A) = 1\cdot((-1)\cdot3 - \mu\cdot(-1)) - 1\cdot(2\cdot3 - \mu\cdot1) + (-1)\cdot(2\cdot(-1) - (-1)\cdot1)$

    Simplify term by term:

    • First term: $(-1)(3) - \mu(-1) = -3 + \mu$
    • Second term: $2\cdot3 - \mu\cdot1 = 6 - \mu$, multiplied by $-1$ gives $-(6 - \mu) = -6 + \mu$
    • Third term: $2(-1) - (-1)(1) = -2 + 1 = -1$, multiplied by $-1$ gives $+1$

    So:

    $\det(A) = (-3 + \mu) + (-6 + \mu) + 1 = 2\mu - 8$

    Hence $\det(A) = 0$ when $\mu = 4$. For $\mu \neq 4$, $\operatorname{rank}(A) = 3$ and the system has a unique solution (consistent). So inconsistency can only occur when $\mu = 4$.

    3. Check the case $\mu = 4$ Substitute $\mu = 4$ into $A$ and $[A \mid b]$:

    $A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 \\ 2 & -1 & 4 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}, \quad [A \mid b] = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 & \lambda \\ 2 & -1 & 4 & 2 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$

    Since $\det(A)=0$, $\operatorname{rank}(A) \leq 2$. Check if rank is exactly 2: look at the $2\times2$ minor from first two rows and first two columns:

    $\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = -1 - 2 = -3 \neq 0$

    So $\operatorname{rank}(A) = 2$.

    4. Find when $\operatorname{rank}([A \mid b]) = 3$ For inconsistency, we need the augmented matrix to have rank 3. That means the third row of the augmented matrix must not be a linear combination of the first two rows. Perform row reduction on $[A \mid b]$ with $\mu=4$:
       • $R_2 \leftarrow R_2 - 2R_1$:

    $\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 & \lambda \\ 0 & -3 & 6 & 2 - 2\lambda \\ 1 & -1 & 3 & 1 \end{pmatrix}$

    • $R_3 \leftarrow R_3 - R_1$: $\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & -1 & \lambda \\ 0 & -3 & 6 & 2 - 2\lambda \\ 0 & -2 & 4 & 1 - \lambda \end{pmatrix}$ …

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12. TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors and the points $\lambda \vec{a} + 3\vec{b} - \vec{c},\ \vec{a} - \lambda \vec{b} + 3\vec{c},\ 3\vec{a} + 4\vec{b} - \lambda \vec{c},\ \vec{a} - 6\vec{b} + 6\vec{c}$ are coplanar, then one of the values of $\lambda$ is (A) $7$ (B) $5$ (C) $2$ (D) $1$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The four points are coplanar if the vectors connecting one point to the other three are linearly dependent, which leads to a determinant condition. Solving gives λ = 2, so the correct option is (C).

    We are given four points expressed as linear combinations of non-coplanar vectors $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$. For points to be coplanar, the vectors from one point to the other three must lie in the same plane — that is, they must be linearly dependent. Since $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ form a basis (non-coplanar), we can work in coordinates relative to this basis.

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    1. Choose a reference point and form difference vectors. Let

    $P_1 = \lambda \vec{a} + 3\vec{b} - \vec{c},\quad P_2 = \vec{a} - \lambda \vec{b} + 3\vec{c},\quad P_3 = 3\vec{a} + 4\vec{b} - \lambda \vec{c},\quad P_4 = \vec{a} - 6\vec{b} + 6\vec{c}.$

    Take $P_1$ as the base point. Then the vectors from $P_1$ to the others are:

    $\vec{v}_2 = P_2 - P_1 = (1-\lambda)\vec{a} + (-\lambda - 3)\vec{b} + (3+1)\vec{c} = (1-\lambda)\vec{a} - (\lambda+3)\vec{b} + 4\vec{c},$

    $\vec{v}_3 = P_3 - P_1 = (3-\lambda)\vec{a} + (4-3)\vec{b} + (-\lambda + 1)\vec{c} = (3-\lambda)\vec{a} + \vec{b} + (1-\lambda)\vec{c},$

    $\vec{v}_4 = P_4 - P_1 = (1-\lambda)\vec{a} + (-6-3)\vec{b} + (6+1)\vec{c} = (1-\lambda)\vec{a} - 9\vec{b} + 7\vec{c}.$

    2. Coplanarity condition = linear dependence of $\vec{v}_2, \vec{v}_3, \vec{v}_4$.

       Since $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are linearly independent, the three vectors are dependent iff the determinant of their coordinate matrix (with respect to $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$) is zero.

       Write the coordinates as rows (or columns — consistency is all that matters):

    $\begin{vmatrix} 1-\lambda & -(\lambda+3) & 4 \\ 3-\lambda & 1 & 1-\lambda \\ 1-\lambda & -9 & 7 \end{vmatrix} = 0.$

    3. Compute the determinant. Expand along the first row:

    $\Delta = (1-\lambda) \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1-\lambda \\ -9 & 7 \end{vmatrix} - (-\lambda-3) \begin{vmatrix} 3-\lambda & 1-\lambda \\ 1-\lambda & 7 \end{vmatrix} + 4 \begin{vmatrix} 3-\lambda & 1 \\ 1-\lambda & -9 \end{vmatrix}.$

    Compute each minor:

    • First minor: $1\cdot 7 - (1-\lambda)(-9) = 7 + 9(1-\lambda) = 7 + 9 - 9\lambda = 16 - 9\lambda$.
    • Second minor: $(3-\lambda)\cdot 7 - (1-\lambda)(1-\lambda) = 7(3-\lambda) - (1-\lambda)^2 = 21 - 7\lambda - (1 - 2\lambda + \lambda^2) = 21 - 7\lambda - 1 + 2\lambda - \lambda^2 = 20 - 5\lambda - \lambda^2$.
    • Third minor: $(3-\lambda)(-9) - 1\cdot(1-\lambda) = -27 + 9\lambda - 1 + \lambda = -28 + 10\lambda$.

    Now substitute:

    $\Delta = (1-\lambda)(16 - 9\lambda) + (\lambda+3)(20 - 5\lambda - \lambda^2) + 4(-28 + 10\lambda).$

    4. Simplify step by step.

       First term:

       $(1-\lambda)(16 - 9\lambda) = 16 - 9\lambda - 16\lambda + 9\lambda^2 = 16 - 25\lambda + 9\lambda^2$.

       Second term:

       $(\lambda+3)(20 - 5\lambda - \lambda^2) = \lambda(20 - 5\lambda - \lambda^2) + 3(20 - 5\lambda - \lambda^2)$

       $= 20\lambda - 5\lambda^2 - \lambda^3 + 60 - 15\lambda - 3\lambda^2$

       $= (20\lambda - 15\lambda) + (-5\lambda^2 - 3\lambda^2) - \lambda^3 + 60$

       $= 5\lambda - 8\lambda^2 - \lambda^3 + 60$.

       Third term:

       $4(-28 + 10\lambda) = -112 + 40\lambda$.

       Sum all three:

       $\Delta = (16 - 25\lambda + 9\lambda^2) + (60 + 5\lambda - 8\lambda^2 - \lambda^3) + (-112 + 40\lambda).$ …

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