Find the value of k for which each of the following systems of equations has a unique solution:
x - ky = 2, 3x + 2y + 5 = 0.
Given: x - ky = 2 – eq 1
3x + 2y + 5 = 0 – eq 2
Here,
a1 = 1, b1 = - k, c1 = - 2
a2 = 3, b2 = 2, c2 = 5
Given systems of equations has a unique solution
∴
2 ≠ - 3k
- 3k ≠2