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Which one of the following conditions must p, q and r satisfy so that the following system of linear simultaneous equation has at least one solution, such that p + q + r 0?
x + 2y - 3z = p
2x + 5y - 11z = q
x - 2y + 7z = r

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5p - 2q - r = 0
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5p + 2q + r = 0
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5q + 2q - r = 0
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5q - 2q + r = 0
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Solution

The correct option is A 5p - 2q - r = 0
x + 2y - 3z = p ...(1)
2x + 5y - 11z = q ...(2)
x - 2y + 7z = r ...(3)
Going through the options, we find that 5 × (1) - 2 × (2) = (3)
Thus, equation in choice (a) is satisfied.

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