For what value of m will the system of equations 17x + my + 102 = 0 and 23x + 299y + 138 = 0 have infinite number of solutions ?

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  1. 221
  2. 223
  3. 220
  4. 219

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Option 1 : 221
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Given:

The system of equations 17x + my + 102 = 0 and 23x + 299y + 138 = 0 has infinite number of solutions.

Concept used:

When Ax + By = C and Px + Qy = R form a system of linear equation, then it has infinitely many solutions if,

A/P = B/Q = C/R

Calculation:

Since the given system of linear equation is said to have an infinite number of solutions, so,

According to the concept,

17/23 = m/299 = 102/138

Hence,

17/23 = m/299

⇒ m = (17 × 299) ÷ 23

⇒ m = 221

∴ The value of m is 221.

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