Determine the value of a that makes the system inconsistent
\"Determine the value of \"a\" that makes the system inconsistent.\" Please show work,,,,
2x - y=4
ax + 3y = 2
Solution
The system becomes inconsistent if both equations represent a set of parallel lines.
Or determinant
=0(The determinant formed from the coefficients of x and y in the same order)
6+a=0
a=-6
| 2 | -1 |
| a | 3 |
