Q.

If A and B are the two real values of k for which the system of equations x+2y+z=1, x+3y+4z=k, x+5y+10z=k2 is consistent,

then A2+B2 is _______


Ans.

(5)

Here Δ=0 and Δ1=Δ2=Δ3=0⇒k=1,2 then A2+B2=1+4=5