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The numbers of real values of t such that the system of homogeneous equations
tx + (t + 1)y + (t - 1)z = 0
(t + 1)x + ty + (t + 2)z = 0
(t - 1)x + (t + 2)y + tz = 0
has non-trivial solutions, is

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3
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2
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1
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4
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Solution

The correct option is B 1
For non trivial soln =0

∣ ∣tt+1t1t+1tt+2t1t+2t∣ ∣=0

∣ ∣tt+1t1113111∣ ∣=0

c2c2c1c3c3c1

8t4=0

t=12

So, for only one real value of t exists.

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