Conditions for a system of linear equations to have infinite solutions
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Question
For a system of Linear Equations to have infinite solutions , the ratio of the coefficients in standard form of ax + by + c= 0 must be
A
a1a2=b1b2≠c1c2
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a1a2=b1b2=c1c2
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C
a1a2≠b1b2≠c1c2
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D
a1a2≠b1b2=c1c2
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Solution
The correct option is Ba1a2=b1b2=c1c2 Coincidental lines have the same ratio of coefficients of x and y and coefficients of constant and have infinite number of solutions. Therefore the ratio of coefficients must be a1a2=b1b2=c1c2.