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