Question

if 3x + y = 1 and (2k - 1)x + (k - 1)y = 2k + 1 is inconsistent then find the value of k

Answer 1

3x + y = 1

(2k-1)x + (k-1)y =2k+1

inconsistent means a1/a2 =b1/b2 not equal to c1/c2

3/2k-1=1/k-1

k= 2

k not equal to -2