Find the value of b such that the system of equations
bx - 12y = 12
15x - 18y = -19
does not have a solution.
For this set of linear equations to have no solitution, the slopes must be the same so they are parallel lines.
First, rearange the equations so they are in y= form.
15x-18y=-19
subtract 15x
-18y=-19-15x
divide by -18
y=19/18 + 5/6x
The slope of this line is 5/6.
bx-12y=12
subtract bx
-12y=12-bx
divide by -12
y=(b/12)x-1
The slope is b/12.
For no solitution the slopes are the same so
5/6=b/12
multiply by 12
10=b