Consider the system of linear equations: X1 + kx2 2x1 + 4x2 =k = 1 4x1 + 8x2 = 4 where k e Ri

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Consider the system of linear equations:
X1 + kx2
= 1
2x1 +4x2
= k
4x1 + 8x2
= 4
where k eR is a parameter. Find the value of k for which the system is consistent.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the system of linear equations: X1 + kx2 = 1 2x1 +4x2 = k 4x1 + 8x2 = 4 where k eR is a parameter. Find the value of k for which the system is consistent.
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