Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has a unique solution:

2x + 3y - 5 = 0, kx - 6y - 8 = 0.

Given: 2x + 3y - 5 = 0 – eq 1


kx - 6y - 8 = 0 – eq 2


Here,


a1 = 2, b1 = 3, c1 = - 5


a2 = k, b2 = - 6, c2 = - 8


Given systems of equations has a unique solution





2


k 2× 2 = - 4


k ≠ - 4


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