Question

If the system of equations 4x+y=3 and (2k-1)x +y=2k +1 is inconsistent then k=?

Answer 1

for the system of linear equations to be inconsistent

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

(2k - 1)/4 = 1

(2k - 1) = 4

2k = 4 + 1

2k = 5

k = 5/2