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`(3)/(2)x-(1)/(2)y=7`
`kx-6y=4`
In the system of linear equation above, is a constant. If the system has no solution, what is the value of k?

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the value of \( k \) such that the system of linear equations has no solution. This occurs when the two equations represent parallel lines, which means they have the same slope but different intercepts. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Write the equations**: The given equations are: \[ \frac{3}{2}x - \frac{1}{2}y = 7 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] \[ kx - 6y = 4 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 2. **Eliminate the fractions in Equation 1**: To eliminate the fractions, multiply the entire Equation 1 by 2: \[ 2 \left(\frac{3}{2}x - \frac{1}{2}y\right) = 2 \cdot 7 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x - y = 14 \quad \text{(Equation 1 simplified)} \] 3. **Rearrange Equation 1**: Rearranging gives: \[ y = 3x - 14 \] 4. **Find the slope of Equation 1**: The slope (m) of Equation 1 is 3. 5. **Rearrange Equation 2**: Rearranging Equation 2 gives: \[ 6y = kx - 4 \] \[ y = \frac{k}{6}x - \frac{2}{3} \] 6. **Find the slope of Equation 2**: The slope of Equation 2 is \( \frac{k}{6} \). 7. **Set the slopes equal for parallel lines**: For the lines to be parallel (and thus have no solution), their slopes must be equal: \[ 3 = \frac{k}{6} \] 8. **Solve for \( k \)**: To find \( k \), multiply both sides by 6: \[ k = 3 \cdot 6 = 18 \] ### Conclusion: The value of \( k \) for which the system of equations has no solution is: \[ \boxed{18} \]
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