What values of t make the homogenous system dependent?

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Homework Statement


Consider the homogenous system:
[tex]L_1 \rightarrow (4-t)x + y = 0[/tex]
[tex]L_2 \rightarrow 2x + (3 -t)y = 0[/tex]

Find two values of t that make the system dependent.
For each value of t, find a nonzero solution to the the system.

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The Attempt at a Solution


You can't use t = 4 or t = 3 because it will lead to a zero solution.
I have found one of the values is t = 2, but I can't seem to find another value for t that makes the system dependent.
 
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epkid08 said:
I have found one of the values is t = 2, but I can't seem to find another value for t that makes the system dependent.

Try filling in step 2. What equation can you give which will define the propoerty of making the system dependent?