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If the system of equation 2x + 3y = 7 and 29x + (a + b) y = 28 has infinitely many solutions, then (a) a = 2b (b) b = 2a (c) a + 2b = 0 (d) 2a + b = 0 Please tell me the answer in step by step explanation.
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Gaurav Seth 5 years, 4 months ago

2x + 3y = 7
2ax + (a + b) y = 28

If two equations has infinite solutions, then,

a1 / a2 = b1 / b2 = c1 /c2

2 / 2a = 3 / a+b = -7 / -28

1/a = 3/a+b = 1/4

Now,

1/a = 1/4
a = 4

And

3/a+b = 1/4

12 = 4 + b
12 - 4 = b
b = 8

Thus,

a = 4
b = 8

So, b = 2a

​Hence, option (b) is correct.
 

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