The system of linear equations in three variables is given by , ,

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The system of linear equations in three variables is given by (k−1)x+y+z=1(k-1)x + y + z = 1, x+(k−1)y+z=1x + (k-1)y + z = 1, x+y+(k−1)z=1x + y + (k-1)z = 1, where kk is a real parameter. (i) Show that ∣A∣=(k−2)2(k+1)|A| = (k-2)^2(k+1), where AA is the coefficient matrix of the system. (ii) Using the result of part (i), determine the values of kk for which the system has (a) a unique solution, (b) no solution, and (c) infinitely many solutions. (iii) For each value of kk that yields a unique solution, obtain the solution (x,y,z)(x, y, z).

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