MCQ
The system $x - 2y = 3$ and $3x + ky = 1$ has a unique solution only when:
  • A
    $\text{k}=-6,$
  • $\text{k}\neq-6$
  • C
    $\text{k}=0$
  • D
    $\text{k}\neq0$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\text{k}\neq-6$
$x - 2y = 3$ and $3x + ky = 1$
We know that,
the system of linear equations $a_1x + b_1x + c_1 = 0, a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ has a unique solution if $\frac{\text{a}_1}{\text{a}_2}\neq\frac{\text{b}_1}{\text{b}_2}.$
So, $\frac{1}{3}\neq\frac{-2}{\text{k}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{k}\neq-6.$

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