Linear Equations( Revision) – Class 8 (Part1)

Tick the correct option in questions 1-3 and fill in the blanks in questions 4-5.

1. The solution of which of the following equations is a fraction?

i) 3x+2 = 5x+2 ii) 4x-18=2
iii) 4x+7=x+2 iv) 5x-8 = x+4
2. If a and b are positive integers, then the solution of the equation ax = b always has
to be
i) positive ii) negative
iii) one iv) zero
3. A linear equation in one variable has
i) Only one solution ii) Two solutions
iii) More than two solutions iv) No solution

4. Any value of the variable which makes both sides of an equation equal is known as
a ____________ of the equation.

5. If. 25x - 2= 5 - 35x, then x = ______________

6. Solve the following equations

a. (3/4)x + 2/3 =(3+x)/5

b. 9 - 2(x - 5) = x + 10

c. 3 (5z – 7) – 2(9z – 11) = 4(8z – 13) – 17

d. 15(x - 4) - 3(x - 9) + 5(x + 6) = 0

e. 8x- 57x + 1 = - 4/5

f. x/3 = (5-x)/4

g. (3t – 2)/4 – (2t + 3)/3 = 2/3 – t

7)The sum of three consecutive integers is 72. Find the numbers.

8) Rakhi’s mother is four times as old as Rakhi. After 5 years, her mother will be
three times as old as she will be then. Find their present ages.

9) The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 7. If the

numerator is increased by 17, and the denominator is decreased by 6, the new
number becomes 2. Find the original number.

10) The perimeter of a rectangular pool is 56m. If the length is 4m more than the
breadth, find the dimensions.
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