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For certain values of k and m, the system

3a + 2b = 2

a + 2b = k - 8a - mb

has infinitely many solutions (a,b).  What are k and m?

 Jan 29, 2024
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3a + 2b =   2       (1)     

 

a + 2b + 8a + mb  = k   →   9a + (2 + m)b   =  k    (2)

 

The system has infinite solutios when the equations are exactly the same

 

Multiply (1)  by 3

 

9a + 6b  =  6       (3)

 

Equating terms in (2) and (3)

 

(2 + m)  = 6           k =  6    

m  =  4

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jan 29, 2024

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