If the straight line 3x + 4y + 5 – k(x + y + 3) = 0 is parallel to y-axis, then the value of k is

Solution :

A straight line is parallel to y-axis, if its y-coefficient is zero

i.e. 4 – k = 0  i.e.  k = 4

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