SOLUTION: Find the value(s) of "k" so that the system is inconsistent:
x + y + 3z = 1
x + ky + 3z = 1
x + 2y + kz = 3
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Question 1031677: Find the value(s) of "k" so that the system is inconsistent:
x + y + 3z = 1
x + ky + 3z = 1
x + 2y + kz = 3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the determinant in terms of k.
When , the system becomes dependent since rows 1 and 2 are identical.
When , the system becomes inconsistent.
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