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
A
5p - 2q - r = 0
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B
5p + 2q + r = 0
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C
5q + 2q - r = 0
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D
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.