For what value of k will the following pair of linear equations have no solution?

2x + 3y = 9, 6x + (k – 2) y = (3k – 2) .

There are two equations given in the question:

2x + 3y – 9 = 0 (i)


And, 6x + (k – 2)y – (3k – 2) = 0 (ii)


These given equations are in the form a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 where,


a1 = 2, b1 = 3 and c1 = – 9


Also, a2 = 6, b2 = (k – 2) and c2 = – (3k – 2)


Now, for the given pair of linear equations having no solution we must have:



,


k = 11,


k = 11, 3 (3k – 2) 9 (k – 2)


k = 11 and 1 3 (True)


Hence, the value of k is 11


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