Manipal MET2013MathematicsStraight Lines
The number of rational values of m for which the y -coordinate of the point of intersection of the lines 3 x+2 y=10 and a=m y+2 is an integer is
Options
- A2
- B4
- C6
- D8
Correct answer
C. 6
Step-by-step solution
From the given equation, 3(m y+2)+2 y=0 y(3 m+2)=4 y= 4 3 m+2 , since, y l 3 m+2 1, 2, 4 m=-1,- 1 3 ,- 4 3 , 0, 2 3 ,-2