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The value of k, for which the pair of linear equations kx + y = k2 and x + ky = 1 have infinitely many solutions is

For infinitely many solutions


⇒ k2 = 1


k = ±1


Also k3 = 1 ⇒ k = 1


∴ value of k satisfying the whole equation is only 1

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