Class 10 Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables Important Questions and Answers:
Q1. If 2x - 3y = 7 and (a + b) x - (a + b - 3)y = 4a+b represent______ lines, then a and b satisfy
the equation a - 5b = 0.
Options
(a) Coincident
(b) Parallel
(c) Unique
(d) None of these
Ans. (a)
Explanation:
Given, 2x - 3y = 7 and (a + b) x - (a + b - 3)y = 4a+b
a1a2 = b1b2 = c1c2
2a + b = 3a + b - 3
= 74a + b
2a + b = 74a + b
8a + 2b = 7a +7b
a - 5b = 0
Hence lines are coincident.
Q2. The pair equations y = 0 and y = - 7 has:
Options
a. One solution
b. Two solution
c. Infinitely many solutions
d. No solution
Ans. (d)
Explanation:
The given pair of equations y = 0 and y = - 7
Graphically both lines are parallel and have no solution.
Q3. Cost of 2 pens and 3 pencils together is ₹ 40 and the cost of 6 pens and 9 pencils together is
₹ 130. Express above statement in the form of linear equations.
Ans. 2x + 3y=40
and 6x + 9y=130
Explanation:
Given, cost of 2 pens and 3 pencils together is ₹ 40 and the cost of 6 pens and 9 pencils together
is ₹ 130.
Let the cost of 1 pen be ₹ x and cost of 1 pencil be ₹ y
Then,
2x + 3y=40
and 6x + 9y=130
Q4. Find whether the following system of equations is consistent or inconsistent :
32x + 53y = 7 and 9x - 10y = 14.
Ans. Consistent
Explanation:
We have,
32x + 53y - 7= 0
and 9x - 10y - 14 = 0
Here, a = 32, b = 53, c = - 7
1 1 1
a = 9, b = - 10, c = - 14
2 2 2
Thus, a1a2 = 3 2 × 9 =16, b1b2 = 53(- 10) = - 16
Since, a1a2 ≠ b1b2
So, a given system of equations is unique and it is consistent.
Q5. Given the linear equation x – 2y – 6 = 0, write another linear equation in these two
variables, such that the geometrical representation of the pair so formed is:
(i) coincident lines
(ii) intersecting lines
Explanation:
(i) Given, x - 2y - 6 = 0
For lines to be coincident, the condition is:
a1a2 = b1b2 = c1c2
Thus, one possible option can be:
2x - 4y - 12 = 0
Here, 1a = 1, b = - 2, c = - 6.
1 1
2a = 2, b = - 4, c = - 12.
2 2
a1a2 = 12 ; b1b2 = -2-4 = 12; c1c2 = -6-12 = 12
a1a2 = b1b2 = c1c2
So, it shows coincident lines.
(ii) Given, 2x - 2y - 6 =0
For intersecting lines
a1a2 ≠ b1b2
Thus, one possible can be:
2x - 7y - 13 = 0
Here, a = 1, b = - 2, c = - 6.
1 1 1
a = 2, b = - 7, c = - 13.
2 2 2
a1a2 = 12 , b1b2 = -2-7 = 27
a1a2 ≠ b1b2
So, they represent intersecting lines.
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