The pair of linear equations $mx + 2y + 3 = 0$ and $3x+6y+2 = 0$ intersect each other, if |
$m≠2$ $m=1$ $m≠3$ $m≠1$ |
$m≠1$ |
The correct answer is Option (4) → $m≠1$ For two linear equations to intersect, their slopes must be different. Given equations:
Find slopes Equation (1): $2y = -mx - 3 \Rightarrow y = -\frac{m}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}$ Slope = $-\frac{m}{2}$ Equation (2): $6y = -3x - 2 \Rightarrow y = -\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{1}{3}$ Slope = $-\frac{1}{2}$ Condition for intersection: $-\frac{m}{2} \neq -\frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow m \neq 1$ |