+0  
 
0
6
1
avatar+829 

For certain values of k and m the system
a + 2b &= -3, \\
a + 2b &= k + 5a - mb
has infinitely many solutions (a,b) What are k and m?

 Jul 18, 2024
 #1
avatar+129850 
+1

a + 2b = -3  multiply through by -4 ⇒  -4a - 8b = 12   

Rearrange the second equation as  -4a + (2+m) b = k  

 

This system has infinite solutions when

2 + m = -8

m  = -10

And

k  =12

 

cool cool cool

 Jul 18, 2024

0 Online Users