GRADE-X

MATHEMATICS (CH -3,4)

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING – 1

Q1. The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and -3x – 6y + 1 =0 have

(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions

(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution

Q2. One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is -6x + 7y = 2. The second
equation can be

(A) 12x +14y + 4 = 0 (B) -12x – 14y + 4 = 0

(C) -12x + 14y + 4 = 0 (D) 12x – 14y = -4

Q3. The quadratic equation 2𝒙𝟐 – √5x + 1 = 0 has

(A) two distinct real roots (B) two equal real roots

(C) no real roots (D) more than 2 real roots

Q4. Find the roots of the quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula- 2

x2 – 3√5x + 10 = 0

Q5. A natural number, when increased by 12, equals 160 times its reciprocal. Find the
number. 2

Q6. Find the values of k for which the system : 2x+ky = 1 and 3x−5y = 7 will have 3

(i) a unique solution, and (ii) no solution.

Q7. Solve the following pair of linear equations graphically: 5

x + 3y = 6 ; 2x – 3y = 12

Also find the area of the triangle formed by the lines representing the given equations with
y-axis.