PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS

IN 2 VARIABLE

ALERT TIPS
• Upstream : (x-y) ms‐¹
• Downstream :(n+y) ms-¹
• Taking a number :-
One's digit=y
Ten's digit=n
Number format: 10x+y

Substitution
METHODS TO
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SOLVE
Reduction
Q-1 Graphically, the pair of equations
6x-3y+10=0
2x-y +9=0
represents two lines which are
(a) intersecting at exactly one point
(b) intersecting exactly two points
(c) coincident (d) parallel
Q-2 The pair of equations x + 2y +50 and -3x-6y+1=0 has
(a) a unique solution (b) infinitely many solutions
(c) exactly two solutions (d) no solutions
Q-3 If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be
(a) parallel (b) always coincident
(c) intersecting or coincident (d) always intersecting
Q-4 The pair of equations y= 0 and y = -7 has
(a) one solution (b) two solutions
(c) infinitely many solutions (d) no solution
Q-5 The pair of equations x=a and y = b graphically represents
lines which are
(a) parallel (b) coincident
(c) intersecting at (b, a) (d) intersecting at (a, b)
Q-6 The value of c for which the pair of equations cx - y = 2 and
6x-2y=3 will have infinitely many solutions is
(a) 3 (b) -3 (c) - 12 (d) no value
Q-7 One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is
-5x+7y-2=0.
The second equation can be
(a) 10x+14y+4=0 (b)-10x-14y+4=0
(c)-10x+14y+4=0 (d) 10x-14y+4=0
Q-8 A pair of linear equations which has a unique solution x = 2
and y = -3 is
(a) x+y=1 and 2x-3y=-5
(b) 2x+5y=-11 and 4x + 10y=-22
(c) 2x-y=1 and 3x + 2y =0
(d) x-4y-14=0 and 5x-y-13=0
Q-9 If x=a and y = b is the solution of the equations x - y = 2 and
x+y=4, then the values of a and b are, respectively
(a) 3 and 5 (b) 5 and 3
(c) 3 and 1 (d) -1 and -3
Q-10 Aruna has only 1 and 2 coins with her. If the total number of
coins that she has is 50 and the amount of money with her is 75,
then the number of 1 and 2 coins are, respectively
(a) 35 and 15 (b) 35 and 20
(c) 15 and 35 (d) 25 and 25
Q-11 Which of the following is a pair of linear equations in two
variables?
(a) 3x + 2y = 7, 4x - y = 5
(b) x² + y² = 25, 2x - 3y = 8
(c) x + y = 4, 2x - 2y = 8
(d) 2x + y = 6, 3y - 5 = 0
Q-12 Which method can be used to solve a pair of linear equations
in two variables graphically?
(a) Substitution method (b) Elimination method
(c) Graphical method (d) Cross-multiplication method
Q-13 The point of intersection of two lines representing a pair of
linear equations is:
(a) (0, 0) (b) (1, 1) (c) (1, 0) (d) (0, 1)
Q-14 If the lines representing a pair of linear equations are
parallel, then:
(a) They have infinitely many solutions
(b) They have a unique solution
(c) They have no solution
(d) They intersect at a right angle
Q-15 The solution to the pair of equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 4x + 6y =
14 is:
(a) (2, 1) (b) (1, 2) (c) (0, 0) (d) (1, 1)
Q-16 Which method can be used to solve a pair of linear equations
in two variables algebraically?
(a) Substitution method
(b) Elimination method
(c) Graphical method
(d) Both a) and b)
Q-17 If the lines representing a pair of linear equations coincide,
then:
(a) They have infinitely many solutions
(b) They have a unique solution
(c) They have no solution
(d) They intersect at a right angle
Q-18 The pair of equations x + y = 5 and 2x + 2y = 10:
(a) Have infinitely many solutions
(b) Have no solution
(c) Have a unique solution
(d) None of the above
Q-19 If the lines representing a pair of linear equations are
perpendicular, then:
(a) They have infinitely many solutions
(b) They have a unique solution
(c) They have no solution
(d) They intersect at a right angle
Q-20 The pair of equations 3x + 2y = 4 and 6x + 4y = 8:
(a) Have infinitely many solutions
(b) Have no solution
(c) Have a unique solution
(d) None of the above
ANSWERS
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. C
16. D
17. A
18. C
19. D
20. A
Q-1 For what value of k, the pair of linear equations kx-4y=3, 6x-
12y = 9 has an infinite number of solutions? [CBSE 2012, 17]
Sol:- Pair of linear equations
kx-4y-3=0
6x-12y-9=0
Condition for infinite solutions,
a1/a2=b1/b2=c1/c2
k/6=4/12=3/9
K=2
Q-2 Determine the value of y satisfying both the equations x + 6 =
y and 2x - y = 4. [CBSE 2014]
Sol:- Here, x+6=y...(1)
and 2x y=4.......(2)
From eq.(1), substituting the value of y in eq. (2), we obtain
2x-(x+6)=4
2x-x-6=4
⇒ x=10
From eq. (1), we obtain y=10+6-16
Q-3 Find the value of x+y, if 3x-2y= 5 and 3y - 2x = 3.
[CBSE 2014]
Sol:- We have, 3x-2y= 5............(1)
and -2x+3y=3...........(2)
On adding eqs. (1) and (2), we get
x+y=8
Q-4 The cost of 2 kg of apples and 1kg of grapes on a day was
found to be Rs.160. After a month, the cost of 4 kg of apples and 2
kg of grapes is Rs.300. Represent the situation algebraically.
Sol:- Let the cost of 1 kg of apples be ‘Rs. x’.
And, let the cost of 1 kg of grapes be ‘Rs. y’.
According to the question, the algebraic representation is
2x + y = 160
And 4x + 2y = 300
For, 2x + y = 160 or y = 160 − 2x, the solution table is;

For 4x + 2y = 300 or y = (300 – 4x)/ 2, the solution table is;

Note: Students can also represent these two equations graphically,
by using the given points of x-coordinate and y-coordinate.
Q-5 Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4
m more than its width, is 36 m. Find the dimensions of the
garden. [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
Sol:- Given, half the perimeter of a rectangular garden = 36 m
so, 2(l + b)/2 = 36
(l + b) = 36 ……….(1)
Given, the length is 4 m more than its width.
Let width = x
And length = x + 4
Substituting this in eq(1), we get;
x + x + 4 = 36
2x + 4 = 36
2x = 32
x = 16
Therefore, the width is 16 m and the length is 16 + 4 = 20 m.
Q-6 On comparing the ratios a1/a2, b1/b2, and c1/c2, find out
whether the following pair of linear equations are consistent, or
inconsistent.
(i) 3x + 2y = 5 ; 2x – 3y = 7 [CBSE 2019]
Sol:- Given : 3x + 2y = 5 or 3x + 2y – 5 = 0
and 2x – 3y = 7 or 2x – 3y – 7 = 0
Comparing the above equations with a1x + b1y + c1=0
And a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
We get,
a1 = 3, b1 = 2, c1 = -5
a2 = 2, b2 = -3, c2 = -7
a1/a2 = 3/2, b1/b2 = 2/-3, c1/c2 = -5/-7 = 5/7
≠
Since, a1/a2 b1/b2 the lines intersect each other at a point and
have only one possible solution.
Hence, the equations are consistent.
Q-7 Solve the following pair of linear equations by the
substitution method.
(i) x+y = 14 x–y = 4
Sol:- Given,
x + y = 14 and x – y = 4 are the two equations.
From 1st equation, we get,
x = 14 – y
Now, put the value of x in second equation to get,
(14 – y) – y = 4
14 – 2y = 4
2y = 10
Or y = 5
By the value of y, we can now find the value of x;
∵ x = 14 – y
∴ x = 14 – 5
Or x = 9 Hence, x = 9 and y = 5.
Q-8 Solve 2x + 3y = 11 and 2x – 4y = – 24 and hence find the value
of ‘m’ for which y = mx + 3. [CBSE 2020]
Sol:- 2x + 3y = 11…………………………..(i)
2x – 4y = -24………………………… (ii)
From equation (i), we get;
x = (11 – 3y)/2 ……….…………………………..(iii)
Putting the value of x in equation (ii), we get
2[(11 – 3y)/2] – 4y = −24
11 – 3y – 4y = -24
-7y = -35
y = 5……………………………………..(iv)
Putting the value of y in equation (iii), we get;
x = (11 – 15)/2 = -4/2 = −2
Hence, x = -2, y = 5
Also, y = mx + 3
5 = -2m +3
-2m = 2
m = -1. Therefore, the value of m is -1.
Q-9 The sum of digits of a two-digit number is 11. The number
obtained by interchanging the digits of the given number exceeds
that number by 63. Find the number. [CBSE 2011,17]
Sol:- Let ten's digit be x and unit digit be y. Number = 10x + y
According to the statement of the question, we have
x+y=11
and 10x+y+63 =10y+x.........(1)
9x-9y=-63
Solving eqs. (1) and (2), we get
2x=4
x=2
From eq. (1), we get
2+y=11 y=9
Number = 10(2)+9=20+9=29
Hence, the number is 29.
Q-10 A father's age is three times the sum of the ages of his two
children. After 5 years his age will be two times the sum of their
ages. Find the present age of the father. [CBSE. 2019 (30/1/1)]
Sol:- Let father's age be x years and the sum of ages of his
children's ages be y years.
x = 3y ...(i)
After 5 years Father's age = (x + 5) years Sum of his children's age =
y +5+5=(y+10) years
According to question,
x+5=2(y + 10)
x+5=2+20
⇒ 3y+5=2y+20
⇒ 3y-2=20-5
⇒ y = 15 [From (i)]
(Putting) = 15 in equation (i), we get x=3y = 3x 15 = 45
.. Father's age = 45 years
Q-11 The coach of a cricket team buys 7 bats and 6 balls for
Rs.3800. Later, she buys 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs.1750. Find the
cost of each bat and each ball. [R.D Sharma]
Sol:- Let the cost of a bat be x and the cost of a ball be y.
According to the question,
7x + 6y = 3800 ………………. (i)
3x + 5y = 1750 ………………. (ii)
From (i), we get;
y = (3800 – 7x)/6 …………………… (iii)
Substituting (iii) in (ii). we get,
3x + 5[(3800 – 7x)/6] = 1750
⇒ 3x + (9500/3) – (35x/6) = 1750
3x – (35x/6) = 1750 – (9500/3)
(18x – 35x)/6 = (5250 – 9500)/3
⇒ -17x/6 = -4250/3
⇒ -17x = -8500
⇒-17x = -8500
x = 500
Putting the value of x in (iii), we get;
y = (3800 – 7 × 500)/6 = 300/6 = 50
Hence, the cost of a bat is Rs 500 and the cost of a ball is Rs 50.
Q-12 A fraction becomes 9/11 if 2 is added to both the numerator
and the denominator. If, 3 is added to both the numerator and the
denominator it becomes 5/6. Find the fraction.
Sol:- Let the fraction be x/y.
According to the question,
(x + 2)/(y + 2) = 9/11
11x + 22 = 9y + 18
11x – 9y = -4 …………….. (1)
(x + 3)/(y + 3) = 5/6
6x + 18 = 5y +15
6x – 5y = -3 ………………. (2)
From (1), we get
x = (-4 + 9y)/11 …………….. (3)
Substituting the value of x in (2), we get
6[(-4 + 9y)/11] – 5y = -3
-24 + 54y – 55y = -33
-y = -9
y = 9 ………………… (4)
Substituting the value of y in (3), we get
x = (-4 + 81)/11 = 77/11 = 7
Hence, the fraction is 7/9.
Q-13 Solve the equations x + 2y – 4 = 0 and 2x + 4y – 12 = 0
graphically. [R.D Sharma]
Sol:- Given,
x + 2y – 4 = 0….(i)
2x + 4y – 12 = 0….(ii)
From (i),
x + 2y = 4
2y = 4 – x
y = (4 – x)/2
From (ii),
2x + 4y = 12
x + 2y = 6
2y = 6 – x
y = (6 – x)/2
Plotting the points on the graph, we get;

Here, the lines represent the given pair of linear equations are
parallel.
Thus, there is no solution to the given pair of linear equations.
Q-14 Find the value of 𝑘 for which the following pair of linear
equations have infinitely many solutions:
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7; (𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + (𝑘 + 2)𝑦 = 3𝑘 CBSE 2010, Delhi (30/1/1)
Sol:- Given, the pair of linear equations are
kx + 3y = k - 3
12x + ky = k
We have to determine the value of k for which the pair of linear
equations will have no solution.
We know that,
For a pair of linear equations in two variables be a₁x + b₁y + c₁ = 0
and a₂x + b₂y + c₂ = 0,
≠
If a1/a2=b1/b2 c1/c2, then the graph will be a pair of parallel lines
and so the pair of equations will have no solution.
Here, a₁ = k, b₁ = 3, c₁ = k - 3
a₂ = 12, b₂ = k, c₂ = k
So, a₁/a₂ = k/12
b₁/b₂ = 3/k
c₁/c₂ = (k - 3)/k
For no solution,
≠
a1/a2=b1/b2 c1/c2
So, k/12 = 3/k ≠ (k - 3)/k
Case 1) k/12 = 3/k
k(k) = 3(12)
k(k) = 3(12)
k2 = 36
k = ±6
Case 2) 3/k ≠ (k - 3)/k
3(k)≠ k(k - 3)
3k ≠ k2 - 3k
k2 - 3k - 3k≠ 0
k2 - 6k ≠ 0
k(k - 6)≠ 0
So, k = 6, 0
Therefore, for the value of k = -6, the pair of linear equations have
no solution
Q-15 For which value(s) of k will the pair of equations kx + 3y = k -
3; 12x + ky = k have no solution CBSE 2010, Delhi (30/1/1)
Sol:- Given, the pair of linear equations are
kx + 3y = k - 3
12x + ky = k
We have to determine the value of k for which the pair of linear
equations will have no solution.
We know that,
For a pair of linear equations in two variables be a₁x + b₁y + c₁ = 0
and a₂x + b₂y + c₂ = 0,
≠
If a1/a2=b1/b2 c1/c2, then the graph will be a pair of parallel lines
and so the pair of equations will have no solution.
Here, a₁ = k, b₁ = 3, c₁ = k - 3
a₂ = 12, b₂ = k, c₂ = k
So, a₁/a₂ = k/12
b₁/b₂ = 3/k
c₁/c₂ = (k - 3)/k
For no solution,
≠
a1/a2=b1/b2 c1/c2
So, k/12 = 3/k ≠ (k - 3)/k
Case 1) k/12 = 3/k
k(k) = 3(12)
k2 = 36
k = ±6
Case 2) 3/k ≠ (k - 3)/k
3(k)≠ k(k - 3)
Q-16 Solve the equations x + 2y – 4 = 0 and 2x + 4y – 12 = 0
graphically. [R.D Sharma]
Sol:- Without drawing the graphs, state whether the following pair
of linear equations will represent intersecting lines,
coincident lines of parallel lines:
6𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 10 = 0
2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 9 = 0
Q-17 A number consists of two digits. When the number is
divided by the sum of its digits, the quotient is 7. If 27 is subtracted
from the number, the digits interchange their places. Find the
number. CBSE 2010, Foreign (30/2/1)
Sol:- Step-1: Applying condition 1 according to the question.
The value of xy is (10x +y)
Given (10x+y)​/(x+y)=7
⇒ 10x + y = 7 ( x + y )
∴ x = 2y
Step-2: Applying condition 2 according to the question.
10x + y - 27 = 10y + x
Step-3: Substituting 2y for x we get,
20y + y - 27 = 10y + 2y
⇒ 9y = 27
⇒ y=3
Substitute y value in eqn(1)
we get, x = 2× 3
⇒ x=6
Q-18 Solve the following pair of linear equations for 𝑥 and 𝑦:
2(𝑎𝑥 −𝑏𝑦) + (𝑎 + 4𝑏) = 0; 2(𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦) +(𝑏 − 4𝑎) = 0
CBSE 2010, Foreign (30/2/1)
Sol:- 2(ax−by)+(a+4b)=0×b __(1) [Assuming a and b are non zero
constant]
2(bx+ay)+(b−4a)=0×a__(2)
(1) 2(abx−b²y)+(ab+4b²)=0
(2) 2(abx+a²y)+(ab−4a²)=0
(2) - (1) 2(a²+b²)y−4(a²+b²)=0
⇒ 2y−4=0
⇒ y=2
substituting y=2 in (1)
ab(1+2x)=0
⇒x=2−1​
∴ The solution for the simultaneous equation is :
x=−1/2,y=2
Q-19 The sum of two numbers is 8. Determine the numbers if the
sum of their reciprocals is 8/15 . CBSE 2009, Outside Delhi (30/1)
Sol:- Let one number be x. The other number be y.
Given
x+y=8
x=8-y ---------------(1)
1/x+1/y=8/15
By simplyfying this we get
x+y/xy=8/15
From (1) we get.
8/(8−y)y=8/15
8/8y−y²=8/15
1/8y−y²=1/15​​
8y−y²=15​​
y2−8y+15=0​​
(y−3)(y−5)=0​​
y=3 or 5​​
We know that x+y=8
When y=5, x=3
Q-20 Five years ago Sagar was twice as old as Tiru 10 years later
Sagar age will be 10 years more than tiru's age find their present
age what was the age of Sagar when tiru was born
Sample Question Paper III, 2008
Sol:- Step 1: Form equations using the informations given in the
question.
Let Sagar’s present age be x years
and Tiru’s present age be y years
According to the question,
Condition I:
Five years ago Sagar was twice as old as Tiru.
⇒ x−5=2(y−5)
⇒ x−5=2y−10
⇒ x−2y=−5.......(i)
Condition II:
Ten years later Sagar’s age will be 10 years more than Tiru’s age.
 ⇒x+10=(y+10)+10
⇒x+10=y+10+10
⇒x+10=y+20
⇒x−y=10........(ii)
Step 2: Simplify to obtain the required result.
From eq(i)
x=2y−5.......(iii)
Putting the value of x in equation (ii)
⇒ 2y−5−y=10
⇒ 2y−y=10+5
⇒ y=15
Putting the value of y in equation (iii)
⇒ x=2×15−5
⇒ x=25

Q-21 Represent the following pair of equations graphically and

write the coordinates of points where the lines intersect 𝑦-axis.
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 12 CBSE 2008, Foreign (30/2/1)
Sol:- x+3y=6
2x−3y=12
plotting graph:
x+3y=6

plotting graph:
2x−3y=12

y axis coordinates are (0,2) and (0,-4).

Q-22 The sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction is 3
less than twice the denominator. If each of the numerator and
denominator is decreased by 1, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the
fraction. CBSE 2010, Delhi (30/1/1)
Sol:- Let the numerator be x and denominator be y.
Let the fraction be yx​
x+y+3=2y
(or) x−y=−3
(or) x=y−3 _____ (1)
Also, x-1/y-1=1/2
x-1 = y-1/2
⇒
x=y-1/2 +1 2x=y-1+2 = y +1
(or) 2x - y = 1. (2)
substituting (1) in (2),
2(y-3)- y = 1
⇒ ⇒
2y-6-y=1 y=1
put y = 7 in (1) we get x = 7-3 = 4
.. x = 4, y = 7
.. the fraction is x/y=4/7
Q-23 For which value(s) of k will the pair of equations have no
solution? kx+3y=k−3; 12x+ky=k; k=0
CBSE 2009, Delhi (30/1/1)
Sol:- The given pair of linear equation can be written as
kx+3y−k+3=0 and 12x+ky−k=0
Here, a1​=k,b1​=3,c1​=−k+3 and a2​=12,b2​=k,c2​=−k
Now, the given pair of linear equation has no solution if
a1/a2​​=b1​/b2​​=c21/c2​​
⇒ k/12​=3/k​=−k−k+3​
12k​=k3​and k3​=kk−3​
k2=36 and 3=k−3
k=±6 and k=6
k=−6
Hence, the given pair of linear equation has no solution if k=−6.
Q-24 Akhila went to a fair in her village. She wanted to enjoy rides
on the Giant Wheel and play Hoopla (a game in which you throw
a rig on the items in the stall, and if the ring covers any object
completely, you get it). The number of times she played Hoop
9la is half the number of rides she had on the giant wheel. Each
ride costs ₹3, and a game of hoopla costs ₹4. If she spent ₹20 in the
fair, represent this situation algebraically and graphically.
Sol:- Let ‘x’ be the number of rides Akhila had on the giant
wheel.
And, let ‘y’ be the number of times she played Hoopla.
From the question, we can write the below pair of equations.
y = (1/2)x⇒ x -2y = 0……. (i)
3x + 4y = 20……. (ii)
To represent these equations graphically, we need at least two
solutions for each (i) and (ii).
And let’s put them on a table for each.
For equation (i),

For equation (ii),

When:
The solution of the variable is zero; the equation can be solved
easily. Putting x =0 in equation (ii), we get
⇒
4y = 20 y = 5
Similarly putting y = 0 in equation (ii), we get
⇒
3x = 20 x = 20/3, but it is not an integer, so it is not easy to plot
on graph paper.
So, we chose y=2, which gives x =4 as an integer value.
The above can be plotted in a graph as below:
Q-25 Aftab tells his daughter, “Seven years ago, I was seven times
as old as you were then. Also, three years from now, I shall be
three times as old as you will be.” Is not this interesting? Represent
this situation algebraically and graphically.
[R.D SHARMA]
Sol:- Let the present age of Aftab and his daughter be x and y,
respectively.
Hence, seven years ago,
Age of Aftab = x – 7 and Age of his daughter = y – 7
According to the given condition,
⇒
x – 7 = 7 (y – 7) x – 7y = -42……… (i)
Three years from the present age,
⇒
x + 3 = 3 (y + 3) x – 3y = 6………..(ii)
Therefore, equations (i) and (ii) represent the situation
algebraically.
To represent these equations graphically, we need at least two
solutions for each (i) and (ii).
And let’s put them on a table for each.
For equation (i),

For equation (ii)

The above can be plotted in a graph as below:

Q-26 The path of train A is given by the equation 3x+4y-12 =0,
and the path of another train B is given by the equation 6x+8y-48
=0. Represent this situation graphically. [CBSE 2018]
Sol:- Given pair of linear equations which represents the paths of
train A and train B,
3x + 4y – 12 = 0………………………….. (i)
6x + 8y – 48 = 0 ………………………….. (ii)
To represent these equations graphically, we need at least two
solutions for each (i) and (ii).
And let’s put them on a table for each.
For equation (i),

For equation (ii)

The above can be plotted in a graph as below:

Q-27 Solve the following system of equations graphically:

x+y=6
x–y=2 [CBSE 2019]
Sol:- x + y = 6……. (i)
x – y = 2……. (ii)
For equation (i),
⇒ y = (6 – x)
When x = 2, we have y = (6 – 2)) = 4
When x = 3, we have y = (6 – 3) = 3
Thus we have the following table giving points on the line x + y = 6
For equation (ii),
We solve for y:
⇒ y = (x – 2)
So, when x = 2
y = (0 – 2) = -2
And, when x = 5
⇒ y = (2 – 2) = 0
Thus we have the following table giving points on the line x–y = 2

Graph of the equations (i) and (ii) is as below

Clearly, the two lines intersect at a single point P (4, 2).

Hence, x= 4 and y = 2
Q-28 Determine graphically the vertices of the triangle, the
equations of whose sides are given below.
2y – x = 8, 5y – x = 14 and y – 2x = 1 [R.D SHARMA]
Sol:- Given,
2y – x = 8……. (i)
5y – x = 14……. (ii)
y – 2x = 1……… (iii)
For equation (i),
⇒ y = (x + 8)/2
When x = -4, we have y = (-4 + 8)/2 = 2
When x = 0, we have y = (0 + 8)/2 = 4
Thusm we have the following table giving points on the line 2y–
x=8

For equation (ii),

We solve for y:
⇒ y = (x + 14)/5
So, when x = -4
y = ((-4) + 14)/5= 2
And, when x = 1
⇒ y = (1 + 14)/5= 3
Thusm we have the following table giving points on the line 5y – x
= 14

Graph of the equations (i) and (ii) is as below

It’s seen clearly that the two lines intersect at one.

Thus, we can conclude that the system of equations has a unique
solution.
Q-29 Choose the correct answer from the given four options:
1. Graphically, the pair of equations
6x – 3y + 10 = 0
2x – y + 9 = 0
represents two lines which are [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
Sol:- The given equations are,
6x-3y+10 = 0
dividing by 3
⇒ 2x-y+ 10/3= 0… (i)
And 2x-y+9=0…(ii)
Table for 2x-y+ 10/3 = 0,

Table for 2x-y+9=0

Hence, the pair of equations represents two parallel lines.

Q-30 The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and –3x – 6y + 1 = 0

have [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
Sol:- The equations are:
x + 2y + 5 = 0
–3x – 6y + 1 = 0
a1 = 1; b1 = 2; c1 = 5
a2 = -3; b2 = -6; c2 = 1
a1/a2 = -1/3
b1/b2 = -2/6 = -1/3
c1/c2 = 5/1 = 5
Here,
a1/a2 = b1/b2≠ c1/c2
Therefore, the pair of equations has no solution.
Q-1 John and Jivanti are playing with the marbles in the
playground. They together have 45 marbles and John has 15
marbles more than Jivanti.

Q-1 The number of marbles Jivanti had:

(a) 15 (b) 30
(c) 40 (d) 5
Q-2 The number of marbles John had:
(a) 40 (b) 30
(c) 15 (d) 20
Q-3 If 45 is replaced by 55 in the above case discussed in the
question, then the number of marbles Jivanti have:
(a) 15 (b) 30
(c) 20 (d) 35
ANSWERS
1. A 2. B 3. C
Q-2 The Fruit Vendor A fruit vendor sells apples and oranges. He
sells 20 fruits in a day for a total of Rs. 150. The cost of an apple is
Rs. 8, and the cost of an orange is Rs. 5. Write a pair of linear
equations in two variables to represent this situation and solve
them to find the number of apples and oranges sold by the
vendor.

Q-1 The pair of linear equations representing the situation is:

(a) 8x + 5y = 150, 20x + 20y = 150
(b) 8x + 5y = 150, 8x + 5y = 20
(c) 8x + 5y = 20, 20x + 20y = 150
(d) 8x + 5y = 150, 5x + 8y = 150
Q-2 The cost of an apple is Rs. _______
(a) 8 (b) 5
(c) 20 (d) 150
Q-3 The cost of an orange is Rs. _______
(a) 8 (b) 5
(c) 20 (d) 150
ANSWERS
1. A 2. A 3. B