If the equations 3x + 4y = 6 and 12x + k1y = k2 are parallel then what cannot be the value of k2. Also find the value of k1.
If the equations 3x + 4y = 6 and 12x + k1y = k2 are parallel then what cannot be the value of k2. Also find the value of k1. Correct Answer 24 and 16
Concept used:
For a pair of linear equation in two variables a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, the lines are:
Intersecting when a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Parallel when a1/a2 = b1/b2 ≠ c1/c2
Consistent when a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2
Calculation:
As the lines are parallel then, a1/a2 = b1/b2 ≠ c1/c2
⇒ 3/12 = 4/k1
⇒ k1 = 16
Also, 4/k1 ≠ −6/−k2
⇒ 4/16 ≠ 6/k2
∴ k2 ≠ 24 and k1 = 16
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