document.write( "Question 656167: Determine the value of k for which system of linear equation has no solution.
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No solution means the lines are \"parallel\". \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Find the multiplier \"M\" so that,\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-My=ky\"...->... \"-M=k\" ...->...\"k=-2\"\r
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