Question

Determine the value of k for which the following pair of linear equations is inconsistent:
4x -(k+ 2)y = 5,2x - (k-1)y=5
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Answer 1

, inconsistent solution means no solution 4x/2x=k +2/k-1

4(k-1)=2(k+2)

4k-4=2k+4

4k-2k=4+4

2k=8

K=8/2

K=4