SOLUTION: determine the value of k for which the system of linear equations has no solution: 2x-y=3 ; 4x+ky=4.

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Question 314481: determine the value of k for which the system of linear equations has no solution:
2x-y=3 ; 4x+ky=4.

Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
double this

subtract this equation from the one above


if k = -2, then the denominator is 0. And so is undefined. Implies no solution
Check your answer
double this


This cannot be true, since 6 does not equal 4

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