SOLUTION: Determine the value of k so that the lines kx-y=-1/3 and 3y=1-6x will coincide?

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Question 891943: Determine the value of k so that the lines kx-y=-1/3 and 3y=1-6x will coincide?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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You are asking for what value of k will make the lines have equal slope and equal y-intercept.

Putting both into slope-intercept form:
system%28y=kx%2B1%2F3%2Cy=-2x%2B1%2F3%29

k=-2 will make both lines coincide, being equivalent lines.