SOLUTION: The values of K for which the system of equations x + y = 4 Kx + 2y + 3z = 1 2x + y + Kz = 5 does not have any solution

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Question 866744: The values of K for which the system of equations
x + y = 4
Kx + 2y + 3z = 1
2x + y + Kz = 5
does not have any solution
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1x+1y+0z=4
kx+2y+3z=1
2x+1y+kz=5
k=-1 causes division by zero
so there is no solution