SOLUTION: For what value of K will the following system of equations have no solution? 24x + 9y = 156 16x + Ky = 114

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Question 872984: For what value of K will the following system of equations have no solution?
24x + 9y = 156
16x + Ky = 114
Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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The two equations will have no solution when they represent two parallel lines i.e. when they satisfy the condition 24%2F16=9%2FK i.e. K=9%2A16%2F24=6.