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The system of equations

x+ky=0x + ky = 0

3x+5y=03x + 5y = 0

has infinitely many solutions, then k is equal to

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✅ Correct Option: 2

The system of equations

x+ky=0x + ky = 0

3x+5y=03x + 5y = 0

has infinitely many solutions when both equations represent the same line. This occurs when the coefficients are proportional.


For the coefficients to be proportional:

13=k5\dfrac{1}{3} = \dfrac{k}{5}

1×5=k×31 \times 5 = k \times 3

5=3k5 = 3k

k=53k = \dfrac{5}{3}


Therefore, k=53k = \dfrac{5}{3}

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