Question
Mathematics Question on Applications of Determinants and Matrices
Let α, β and γ be real numbers such that the system of linear equations
x+2y+3z=α
4x+5y+6z=β
7x+8y+9z=γ–1
is consistent. Let∣M∣ represent the determinant of the matrix.
M=α β−1210γ01
Let P be the plane containing all those (α,β,γ) for which the above system of linear equations is consistent, and D be the square of the distance of the point (0, 1, 0) from the plane P.