For which values of k does kx + y = 1 x + ky = 1 have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions? In each case, explain why.

Leypoldon

Leypoldon

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2022-08-04

For which values of k does
kx + y = 1
x + ky = 1
have no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions? In each case, explain why.

Answer & Explanation

Malcolm Mcbride

Malcolm Mcbride

Beginner2022-08-05Added 20 answers

k= 1 , infinite solutions, because both the equations represent the same line
k=-1, no solution, because the lines are parallel,
k = any other number, a single solution is availble, because these are intersecting lines.

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