The system x + 2y = 3 and 5x + ky + 7 = 0 has no solution, when
We have,
x + 2y – 3 = 0
And, 5x + ky + 7 = 0
Here, a1 = 1, b1 = 2 and c1 = – 3
a2 = 5, b2 = k and c2 = 7
∴
And,
We know that, for the system having no solution we must have:
∴ k = 10
Hence, option A is correct