SOLUTION: I need help with the following problem. I don't have a clue on how to figure it out. Find a value for K so that the following system of equations has infinitely many solutions.

Question 231036: I need help with the following problem. I don't have a clue on how to figure it out.
Find a value for K so that the following system of equations has infinitely many solutions.
6x + 3y = 15
Kx + y = 5
Thank you,
Denise
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) 6x + 3y = 15
2) kx + y = 5
.
2) y=5-kx
1)
6x+3(5-kx)=5
6x+15-3kx=5
-3kx=-6x-10
3kx=6x+10

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