Value of Parameters for Infinitely Many Solutions in System of Equations
If the system of linear equations :
has infinitely many solutions, then the value of equals :
Options
A
B
C
Correct
D
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Step-by-Step Solution
To find the values of and for which the given system of linear equations has infinitely many solutions, we observe the linear combinations of the equations.
The given system is:
Adding equation (1) and equation (2) gives:
For the system to have infinitely many solutions, equation (3) must be identical to equation (4). Comparing the coefficients and constant terms of equation (3) and equation (4):
Thus, the value of is:
Hence, the correct option is C.