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If the lines $4 x+3 y-1=0, x-y+5=0$ and $k x+5 y-3=0$ are concurrent, then $k=$
MathematicsStraight LinesMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (07 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 5
  • B 6
  • C 7
  • D 4
Solution:
1224 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 6
For concurrency $\left|\begin{array}{ccc}4 & 3 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 5 \\ k & 5 & -3\end{array}\right|=0$
$\Rightarrow 4(3-25)+3(5 k+3)-1(5+k)=0$
$\Rightarrow-88+15 k+9-5-k=0$
$\Rightarrow-84+14 k=0$
$\Rightarrow k=6$

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