Practicing Success
For what value of k will the following pair of linear equations have infinite solutions? $k x+3 y-(k-3)=0$ $12 x+k y-k=0$ |
0 Only 6 Only 0, 6 Both 3 Only |
6 Only |
$k x+3 y-(k-3)=0$ $12 x+k y-k=0$ a1 = k, b1 = 3, c1 = -(k-3) a2 = 12, b2 = k and c2 = -k For infinite solutions, a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2 k/12 = 3/k = -(k-3)/-k $k^2 = 36$ ⇒ k = ± 6 and k-3 = 3 ⇒ k = 6 The correct answer is Option (2) → 6 Only |