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Find the value of k for which the system of equations kx + 2y = 5 and 3x + y = 1 has a unique solution.

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The given system of equations is: 

kx + 2y – 5 = 0 

3x + y – 1 = 0 

The above equations are of the form 

a1x + b1y − c1 = 0 

a2x + b2y − c2 = 0 

Here, a1 = k, b1 = 2, c1 = −5 

a2 = 3, b2 = 1, c2 = -1 

So according to the question, 

For unique solution, the condition is 

\(\frac{a_1}{a_2} ≠ \frac{b_1}{b_2}\) 

\(\frac{k}{3} ≠ \frac{2}{1}\)

⇒ k ≠ 6 

Hence, the given system of equations will have unique solution for all real values of k other than 6.

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