If the lines 2y - kx + 2 = 0 and y + x -\(\frac{k}{2}\)= 0 Intersect at (1, -2), find the value of k
The correct answer is C. -2
To find the value of \(k\), we need to substitute the coordinates of the point of intersection \((1, -2)\) into both equations and solve for \(k\).
Given the equations of the lines:
1. \(2y - kx + 2 = 0\)
2. \(y + x - \frac{k}{2} = 0\)
Substitute the coordinates \((1, -2)\) into the first equation:
\(2(-2) - k(1) + 2 = 0\)
\(-4 - k + 2 = 0\)
\(-k - 2 = 0\)
\(k = -2\)
Substitute the coordinates \((1, -2)\) into the second equation:
\((-2) + 1 - \frac{k}{2} = 0\)
\(-1 - \frac{k}{2} = 0\)
\(-\frac{k}{2} = 1\)
\(k = -2 \cdot 1\)
\(k = -2\)
Since both equations give us the same value of k the value of k that satisfies both equations and the point of intersection is k = -2.
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