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

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