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MHT CET · Maths · Pair of Lines

If the equation \(\mathrm{k} x y+10 x+8 \mathrm{y}+16=0\) represents a pair of lines, then

  1. A \(\mathrm{k}=5\) only
  2. B \(\mathrm{k}=0\) only
  3. C \(\mathrm{k}=0\) or \(\mathrm{k}=5\)
  4. D the value of \(k\) does not exist
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{k}=0\) or \(\mathrm{k}=5\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\( \mathrm{kxy+10x+8y+16=0} \) \( \mathrm{a=0, b=0, h=k/2, g=5, f=4, c=16} \)