If the line (3x+14y+7)+k(5x+7y+6)=0 is parallel to y-axis then the value of k is

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Solution

The correct option is C
−2

Given line is (3x+14y+7)+k(5x+7y+6)=0

⇒ (3+5k)x+(14+7k)y+(7+6k)=0

If it is parallel to y- axis, then y- coefficient =0

⇒ 14+7k=0

⇒k= −2

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