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For what value of k, the system of equations
x+2y=5
3x+ky15=0
has a unique solution?

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Solution

The given system of equations can be written as
x+2y5=0
3x+ky15=0

This system of equation is of the form
a1x+b1y+c1=0
a2x+b2y+c2=0

where, a1=1,b1=2,c1=5 and a2=3,b2=k,c2=15

The given system of equations will have a unique solution, if

132kk6.

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