Q. In the system of equations, c is a constant. For which values of c does the system have no solution?
Identify Equations: Identify the system of equations. Let's assume the system is:ax+by=cdx+ey=fwhere a,b,c,d,e, and f are constants, and k is involved in one of these constants.
No Solution Condition: Determine the condition for no solution. A system of linear equations has no solution if the lines are parallel. This happens when the ratios of the coefficients of x and y are equal, but the constant terms are not proportional:da=eb=fc
Assume Coefficient Involvement: Assume k affects one of the coefficients. Let's say k is part of e, so e=k. Then the condition becomes:kb=daSolving for k, we get:k=ab⋅d
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