Divide the second equation by 3 to obtain x + y = 2. For inconsistent parallel lines, the left-hand sides must be proportional while the constants differ. This occurs at c = 1, when the first equation requires x + y = 5, contradicting x + y = 2. For c ≠ 1 the determinant is nonzero and there is a unique solution.
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