MHB Determining when a system of equations has no solution and infinite solutions

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The discussion focuses on determining conditions under which a system of equations has no solution or infinite solutions. The equations provided are ax - 2y + 3z = 5, -x + y - bz = -3, and 2x + cy - 2z = d. Participants are encouraged to show their progress in solving the system to facilitate better assistance. Key strategies include manipulating the equations to eliminate variables and analyzing the resulting equations for consistency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationships between the coefficients a, b, c, and d to determine the solution set.
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Find the surface in terms of a,b,c on which the following system of equations has no
solution
ax-2y+3z=5
-x+y-bz=-3
2x+cy-2z=d
Could there be any values of a,b,c,d for which the system has infinite solution? (Justify).
 
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I have retitled your thread so that it indicates the nature of the question being asked.

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Ankit said:
Find the surface in terms of a,b,c on which the following system of equations has no
solution
ax-2y+3z=5
-x+y-bz=-3
2x+cy-2z=d
Could there be any values of a,b,c,d for which the system has infinite solution? (Justify).
Have you tried to solve the system? The first thing I notice is that if you multiply the second equation by "a" and add that to the first equation, you eliminate "x": (ax- 2y+ 3z)+ (-ax+ ay- abz)= (2- a)y+ (3- ab)z= 5- 3a. And that if you multiply the second equation by "2" and add that to the third equation, you also eliminate x: (2x- cy- 2z)+ (-2x+ 2y- 2bz)= (2- c)y- (2+ 2b)z= d- 6. Can you solve those two equations for y and z? If not what would stop you?
 
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