Pair of linear equations $2x+ky=5$ and $

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

Pair of linear equations $2x+ky=5$ and $4x+6y=p$ is inconsistent. Which one of the following cannot be the value of $(k+p)$?

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

2x + ky = 5 ---(1)

4x + 6y = p ----(2)

Multiply equation 1 by 2 and compare it with equation 2.

4x + 2ky = 10

4x + 6y = p

On comparing ,

2k = 6

k = 3

and p = 10

Now, ( k + p ) = ( 3 + 10 )

= 13