Questions

Previous Years' CBSEBoard

Pair of Linear Equations in Two
Variables x
X'
MCQ
1. The condition for which the pair of equations
ax + 2y = 7 and 3x + by = 16 represent parallel lines is :
(a) ab— 7 (b) ab s 6 (a) consistent with unique solution.
16 (b) consistent with infinitely many solutions.
(c) ab = 3 (2023 c) (c) inconsistent.
2. If the pair of equations 3x- Y+ 8 = 0 and 6x ty+ 16 = 0 (d) inconsistent but can be made A)
represent coincident lines, then the value of 'r' is consistent by extending these lines.

(a)
1 1 9. Which out of the following type of straight lines will
(b) 5
2 2 be represented by the system of equations 3x +
(2023) Ev and 6x + 8y 7?
3. The pair of linear equations2x = 5y + 6 and (a) Parallel
15y = 6x - 18 represents two lines which are (b) Intersecting
(a) intersecting (c) Coincident
(b) parallel
(c) coincident (d) Perpendicular to each other (2024)
(d) either intersecting or parallel (2023) 10. The pair of equationsx = a and y = b graphically
represents lines which are :
4. The pair of linear equations
(a) parallel (b) intersecting at (b,a)
3x
—+9=7 and 9x+ 10y= 14 is (c) coincident (d) intersecting at (a, b)
2 3
(2023)
(a) consistent
(b) inconsistent 11. The pair of equations ax + 2y = 9 and 3x + by = 18
(c) consistent with one solution represent parallel lines, where a, b are integers, if :
(d) consistent with many solutions (2020) R (a) a=b
(2 marks)
(d) ab=6 (2023)
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12. The pair of lines represented by the linear equations
5. Find whether the lines representing the following
3x + 7 and 4x+ 8y-11 = O are
pair of linear equations intersect at a point, are
(a) perpendicular (b) parallel
parallel or coincident :
(c) intersecting (d) coincident
(Board Term l, 2017) R (Term l,
6. Find whether the lines representing the following 13. The pair of equations 2 and y = 3 has
pair of linear equations intersect at a point, are (a) one solution (b) two solutions
parallel or coincident : (c) infinitely many solutions
—x+—y=7and—x+—y=6 (Board Term l, 2017) R (d) no solution (Terml, 2021-22)$
14. The pair of equations x = 5 and y = 5 has
7. Find whether the lines representing the following (a) no solution (b) unique solution
pair of linear equations intersect at a point, are (c) many solutions (d) only solution (0,0)
parallel or coincident : (20200
(Board Term l, 2017)
15. The pair of equationsx = a and y = b graphic
ally
represent lines which are
3.2 Graphical Method of Solution of a (a) Intersecting at (a, b) (b) Intersecting at (b,a)
Pair of Linear Equations (c) Coincident (d) Parallel (20200

MCQ SAI (2 marks)

8. In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are 16. Solve the pair of equations x = 5 and Y = 7 graphically
shown. The pair of these linear equations is : (2023)
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

17. Using graphical method, find whether pair of 29. Solve the following pair of linear equations graphically :
equations x = O and y = -3, is consistent or not. (2023) 2x + y = 4

(3 marks)
2x-y= 4.
SA Il
Also, find the co-ordinatesof the vertices of the
18. Solve the following system of linear equations triangle formed by the lines with y-axis and also find
graphically: the area of triangle. (BoardTerml, 2015)
x —y+1=0
(2024) 3.3 Algebraic Methods
19. Draw the graph of the following equations : x + y = 5,
liigh
V"eightage of Solving a Pair of Linear
x -y = 5, and topic
Equations
find the solution of the equations from the
graph. MCQ
(ii) shade the triangular region formed by the lines 30. The solution of the pair of equations x + y = a + b and
and the y-axis. (2023C) by a 2 - b2 is :
ax
20. Determine graphically the coordinates of the
vertices of a triangle, the equations of whose sides (d) (2023)
are given by 2y -x = 8, 5y -x = 14 and y- 2x = 1. 31. A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years
(2020)
time, he will be twice as old as his son. The sum of the
21. Solve the equationsx + 2y = 6 and 2x - 5y = 12 present ages of the father and the son is
graphically. (2020 C) (a) 36 years (b) 48 years
(c) 60 years (d) 42 years
22. Draw the graph of the equations x - y + 1 = O and (Term 1,2021-22)
3x+ 2y - 12 = O. Using this graph, find the values of x
and y which satisfy both the equations. (2019) 32. If 17x-19y=53 and 19x-17y= 55, then the value of
(x + y) is
(4/5/6 marks) (b) -1
(d) -3 (Term1,2021-22)
23. For Uttarakhand flood victims two sections A and B
of class X contributed 1500. If the contribution of X (2 marks)
A was 100 less than that of X B, find graphically the 33. Solve the following system of linear equations
amounts contributed by both the sections. 7x- 5 15and
(Board Term l, 2017)
verify your answer. (2024)
24. Three lines 3x+ 5y = 15, 6x - 5y = 30 and x = O are 34. If 2x + y = 13 and 4x - y = 17, find the
enclosing a beautiful triangular park. Find the points value of (x - y). (2024)
of intersection of the lines graphically and the area of 35. Sum of two numbersis 105 and their
the park if all measurements are in km. difference is 45. Find the numbers. (2024)
What type of behaviour should be expected by public 36. Solve the following system of linear
in this type of park? (Board Terml, 2017) (G equations :
25. Solve the following pair of linear equations 2p+3q= 13 and 5p-4q=-2 (2024)
graphically 6x - y + 4 = O and 2x - 5y = 8. Shade the 37. The sum of the numerator and the denominator of a
region bounded by the lines and y-axis. fraction is 18. If the denominatoris increased by 2,
(Board Term 1,2017) the fraction reduces to 1/3. Find the fraction.
(2021C)
26. Find the graphically solution of
x-2y=Oand 3x+4y=20. (Board Terml, 2017) 38. The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the
smaller by 18 0. Find the angles. (2019)
27. Solve graphically the following pair of linear equations :
2y-3x 14, 3y=8 39. Solve the following pair of linear equations :
Hence, shade the region enclosed by these lines and 3x-5y=4, 2y+7-9x (2019)
y-axis. (Board Term 1,2017) 40. In figure, ABCD is a rectangle.Find the values of
28. Draw the graph of the following pair of linear x and y.
equations : x + 3y= 6 and 2x- 3y= 12 c
Find the ratio of the areas of the two triangles formed 14 cm
by first line, x = O, y = O and second line, x = O, y = O.
(Board Term l, 2016) 30 cm (2018)
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three tables cost 5650 whereas
53. Two chairs and tables cost 7100.
three chairs and two Find thecost
separately.
41. Three years ago, Rashmi was thrice as old as Nazma. of a chair and a table
Ten years later, Rashmi will be twice as (Board Term l,
old as Nazma. How old are Rashmiand
Nazma now? (2024)(G marks)
42. Ina chemistry lab, there is some quantity of 50% acid 54. Case Study : Essel World is one of India'slargest
solution and some quantity of 25% acid amusementparks that offers a diverse rangeof
solution. How muchofeach should be mixed thrilling rides, water attractions and entertainment
to make 10 litres of 40% acid solution? (2024) optionsfor visitors of all ages. The park is known
43. The age of the father is twice the sum of the ages for its iconic "Water Kingdom" section, makingita
of his two children. After 20 years, his age will be popular destination for family outings and fun-filled
equal to the sum of the ages of his children. Find the adventure.The ticket charges for the park are 150
present age of the father. (2023c)C$ per child and 250 per adult.
44. Two people are 16 km apart on a straight road. They
start walking at the same time. If they walk towards
each other with different speeds, they will meet in 2
hours. Had they walked in the same direction with
same speeds as before, they would have met in 8
hours. Find their walking speeds. (2023) U
45. If 217x + 131y= 913 and 131x+ 217y= 827, then
solve the equations for the values of x and y. (2023)
46. Half of the differencebetweentwo numbersis 2.
The sum of the greater number and twice the smaller On a day, the cashier of the park found that300
number is 13. Find the numbers. (2023) tickets were sold and an amount of 55,000wz
collected.
47. Afractionbecomes — when 1 is subtracted from the
Based on the above, answer the following questions:
nurnerator and it becomes — when 8 is added to its If the number of children visited be x andthe
number of adults visited be y, then writefre
denominator. Find the fraction. (2020) AP given situation algebraically.
48. The present age of a father is three years more than (ii) (a) How many children visited the amusement
three times the age of his son. Three years hence the park that day ?
father's age will be 10 years more than twice the age
of the son. Determine their present ages. (2020) Ev
OR
(b) How many adults visited the amusement
49. Afathedsageisthreetimesthesumoftheagesofhis
park that day ?
two children. After 5 years his age will be two times
(iii) How much amount will
the sum of their ages. Find the present age of the be collected if
250 children and 100 adults visit the
(Delhi 2019) AP (2024)
amusement park ?
50. Afractionbecomes 55.
— when 2 is subtracted from the Case Study : Two schools 'P and 'Q decidedto
award prizes to their
nurnerator and it becomes — when 1 is subtracted students for two games
Hockey x per student and Cricket y per s
from the denominator. Find the fraction. School 'P decided to the
award a total of 9,500for
two games to 5
(Delhi2019) and 4 students respectively;while
51 A part of monthly hostel charges in a college hostel school 'Q decided to two
award 7,370 for the
are fixed and the remaining depends on the number games to 4 and 3
students respectively.
of days one has taken food in the mess.When a
student A takes food for 25 days, he has to pay
4,500, whereas a student B who takes food for
30 days, has to pay 5,200. Find the fixed charges per
rnonth and the cost of food per day. (Al
52. Solvebyelimination3x—y+5and 5x-y= Il.
(Board Term 1,2017)
 Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables 45

Based on the given information, answer the following The residents of a housing society, on the occasion of
questions. environment day, decided to build two straight paths
(i) Represent the following information in the central park of the society and also plant trees
algebraically (in terms of x and y). along the boundary lines of each path.
(ii) (a) What is the prize amount for hockey? Taking one corner of the park as origin and the
OR two mutually perpendicular lines as the x-axis and
y-axis, the paths were represented by the two linear
(b) Prize amount on which game is more and by equations 2x - 3y= 5 and -6x + 9y= 7.
how much?
Based on the above, answer the following questions :
(iii) What will be the total prize amount if there are Two paths representedby the two equations
2 students each from two games? (2023)
here are
56. The ratio of income of two persons is 9 : 7 and the (a) intersecting
ratio of their expenditureis 4 : 3, if each of them (b) overlapping
manageto save 2000/month.Find their monthly (c) parallel
incomes. (Board Term 1,2017) (d) mutually perpendicular
57. The sum of the digits of two digit number is 9. Also Which one of the following points lie on the line
9 times the number is twice the number obtain by
reversing the order of digits. Find the numbers. (a) (-41) (b) (4—1)
(Board Term l, 2017) (c) (d) (-4-1)
(iii) If the line —6x+ 9y = 7 intersects the y-axis at a
58. While teaching about the Indian National flag, point, then its coordinates are
teacher asked the students that how many lines are
there in Blue colour wheel? One student replies that (a)
it is 8 times the number of colours in the flag. While
other says that the sum of the number of colours in
the flag and number of lines in the wheel of the flag
(c)
(6) 76)
is 27. Convert the statements given by the students (iv) If a pairof equationsalX + biy + Cl = O and
into Linear Equation of two variables. Find the = O has a unique solution, then
numberof lines in the wheel. What does the wheel (b) al
(a)
signifies in the flag? (BoardTerm1,2016) cr
59. Points A and B are 100 km apart on a highway. One al _ bl (d)
(c)
car starts from A and another from B at the same
time. If they travel in same direction at different , then the two lines
(v) If
speeds, they meet in 5 hours. If they travel towards
each other, they meet in 1 hour. What are the speeds alX+ biy+cl = O and a2X + b2Y + c2 = O are
of the two cars? (a) parallel
What steps do you suggest to save petrol?
(b) coincident
(Board Term l, 2015) Ev (c) intersecting
(2021 C)
(d) perpendicular to each other
Solution of Pair of Linear Equations equations
63. The value of k for which the system of
solution, is
MCQ x + y —4 = O and 2x + ky = 3, has no
60. Thepairoflinearequationsx+2y+5=Oand—3x=6y-1 (2020)

(a) unique solution SAI (2 marks)

(b) exactlytwo solutions of equations
64. Find the value of k for which the system
(c) infinitely many solutions no solution.
(2024) x + 2y = 5 and 3x + ky + 15 = O has
(d) no solution (2021 C)
61. Thevalueofkforwhichthepairofequationskx=y+2
65. Find the value(s) of k so that the pair of equations
and 6 x = 2y+ 3 has infinitely many solutions.
x + 2y = 5 and 3x + ky+ 15 = O has a unique solution.
(a) isk=3 (b) does not exist (2019)
(c) isk=—3 (d) isk—4 (2023)
66. Find the relation between p and q if x = 3 and y = 1 is
62. Case study based question is compulsory.Attempt the solution of the pair of equations x - 4y + p = O and
any 4 sub-part from the question. Each sub-part 2x+y-q-2=O. (2019C)
carries 1 mark.
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67. Find c if the system of equationscx+ 3Y+ (3 -c) = O; 71. Find k so that the following pair of linear equations
12x+cy-c=Ohas infinitely many solutions? (2019 C) has no solution.
68. Find the value of k for which the following pair of 3x+y=1
linear equations have infinitely many solutions.
2x+3y= 7,(k+ 1)y-4k+1 (Delhi2019) (Board Term l, 2015) g
69. For what value of k, does the system of linear
equations : 2x+ 7, (k - l)x + (k + 2)y= 3k (3 marks)
have an infinite number of solutions? (Al 2019) 72. If the system of linear equations
70. Find the value(s) of k for which the pair of equations
2x+3y=7and
kx+2y=3 has a
unique solution. (2019) have infinite number of solutions, then find the
3x+6y=10
values of 'a' and 'b'. (2023)

CBSESample Questions

Pair of Linear Equations in Two

Variables
MCQ
I. If the system of equations 3x + y = 1 and (2k - l)x + x
(k — = 2k + 1 is inconsistent, then k =

(2022-23)
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2. The value of k for which the lines 5x + 7y = 3 and
Which of these is the equation of the
line k3?
(a) x-y=3
15x + 21y = k coincide is (c) x + y=3 (d) x +y=l
(d) 18 (2023-24)AR
6. The given pair of linear equations
(Term l, is non-intersectine
Which of the following statements
3. The lines x = a and y = b, are is true?
(a) intersecting (b) parallel
(c) overlapping (d) none of these
2

4. One equation of a pair of dependent linear

equations
is -5x + 7y = 2. The second equation can be
(a) lox +

(d) lox- 14y--4 (Term

l,
3.2 Graphical Method of Solution of a b2 c2
Pair of Linear Equation
MCQ
02 b2 c2
5. The lines kl, and k3 represent three different (2023-24)
equations as shown in the graph below. 3.3 Algebraic
The
Methods of Solving a
kl and is x - 3 and y - O while the solution of
the Pair of Linear
equations represented by the lines k2 and k3
is MCQ
Equations
x-4 and y- 1.
7. If 217x+
913,
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(3 marks)
(d) 8 (Terml, 2021-22)
10. Given below is a pair of linear equations
(2 marks) 2x - my 9, 4x - ny 9
8. Kimaya and Heena started walking from the point Find at least one pair of the possible values of m and n,
if exists, for which the above pair of linear equations
P at the same momentin opposite directions on a has :
800 m long circular path as shown below. (i) a unique solution
Kimaya walked to the club house at an average speed (ii) infinitely many solutions
of 100 m/minand Heena walked to the badminton (iii) no solution
court at an average speed of 80 m/min.The length Show your work. (2023-24)APQ
of the circular track between the clubhouse and the 11. (6, O) and (O,2) are two of the points of intersections
badminton court is 180 m. of two lines represented by a pair of linear equations.
Kimaya, Heena (i) How many points of intersections does the pair
of linear equations have in total? Justify your
answer.
(ii) Find the equation that represents one of the
lines of the above pair. Show your work.
(2023-24) APQ
12. The sum of a two-digit number and the number
Club house Badminton court obtained by reversing the digits is 66. If the digits of
180 m the number differ by 2, find the number. How many
such numbers are there? (2023-24)
(Note : The figure is not to scale.)
13. Solve : (2023-24)
If Heena took 1 minute more than Kimaya to reach
her destination,find the time taken by Heena to 14. A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed.
reach the badminton court. Show your work. If the train would have been 6 km/h faster, it would
(2023-24) APQ have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time. Andy
if the train were slower by 6 km/hr ; it would have
9. If 49x + 51y = 499, 51x + 49y = 501, then find the taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the
value of x and y. (2022-23) ($ length of the journey. (2022-23)

Detailed, SOLUTIONS
4. (b) : The given pair of linear equations is
Previous Years'CBSEBoard Questions
3x 5y 7 or 3x 5y
1. (b) : Given equation of lines are
ax+2y=7 and9x+10y=14 or 9x+ loy- 14=0
3x+by=16 3 5 --14
Here, al =—,b1¯ , '12-9, b?-10
The lines represented by (i) and (ii) are parallel, if 2
a 27 02
3/2_1 h _5/3_1 f! _
9 10 6' cz
16
ab=6
2. (d) : Since,3x- y + 8 = O and 6K - ry+ 16 O are
So, the given pair of equations is inconsistent.
coincident lines, then
6 —r 16 The pair of linear equations are
3' (c) : The given pair of linear equations is 2x = 5y + 6 3x+y-7-O and 6x+2y-8-O
and15y=6x- 18i.e.,2x- 5y-6-Oand 6x- 15y- 18-O Here,al 3,bl I, = -
g! 3 Ibi
AS i.e., 1/3 = 1/3-1/3 - 6 - 2'bZ2'cz
6 -15 -18
Lines are coincident. Thus, the pair of linear equations are parallel.
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6. The given pair of linear equations are 12. (c) : Clearly, from graph we can see that, both lines
intersect each other.
—x+—y—7=O or —x+—y—6=O
3 5 3 2
4
3' 2 3
at 3/2 bl 5/3 5
02-3/2- b2-2/3-i
x
02 b2 2 6 8
So, the pair of linear equations intersect at a point. -2

Concept Applied -4

When thenthepairoflinearequationshas
13. (d) : Given equations are, y = 2 and y =-3.
a unique solution i.e, intersect at a point.

Here,at 2
1

02 -4-2'bZ2 b2 % -2 o x
Hence, the given pair of linear equations is coincident. -1
CommonlyMadeMistake A -2
-3 y=-3
V•then then the given pair of linear
b2-c2'
equations have infinitely many solution i.e, lines are Clearly, from graph we can see that, both equations are
dependent or consistent or coincident parallel to each other.
So, there will be no solution.
8. (d): If we extend the lines, they intersect each other
at a unique point, which is the solution of the pair of linear Key Points
equations. Hence, the lines are consistent with unique Twolineshasnosolutioniftheyareparalleltoeacho&m
solution.
9. (a): Given equations are3x+4y=5 3x+4y— 5 = O 14. (b) : Given equations arex= 5 andy=5
and6x+8y=7 "+8y-7=O
Here, al = 3, bl = 4, Cl = —5and = 6, b2 = 8, c2 = —7
Now% -3.1. bl 4 1 q _-5_5 4
02-02' b2-Ü2 %- -n i 3
2
1

Given, pair of straight lines are parallel. 1234 x

10. (d) : x = a and y = b graphicallyrepresentslines

intersecting at (a, b).
Clearly, from graph we can see that
both lines intersect
each other at (5, 5),
The given pair of equations has
a unique solution.
Key Points
o The line x = c is parallel to
y-axis and y —c is parallel to
x-axis.
11. (d) : The pair of equationsatx + blY and
a2X + b2Y = c2 respectively parallel lines when 15. (a) •The pair of equations
x=a and y = b graphically
represent lines which are
parallel to y-axis and x-axis
02 b2C2 3¯b 18 respectively.
ab=6 The lines will intersect
each other at (a, b).
Pair of Equations in Two Variables 49

linex-y+ and x 4 y
40

16. Given equations are X'

(0 . 0 ) X+y=5
(ii)
Draw the line x = 5 parallel to y-axis and y = 7 parallel to
x-axis. Here, the two straight lines intersect each other at one
The graph of equation (i) and (ii) is as follows : point E(2, 3) i.e., lines are intersecting.

8 Key Points
O Any pair of values of x and y which satisfies the given
6 system of equations is called solution of given pair of
linear equations.
5
4 19. Forthe linex+y=5 y=5—X
3 o 5
x
2
5
1
x andforx—y=5 y=x— 5
-2-1 1 234 678
x o 5
-5
The lines x = 5 and y = 7 intersects each other at (5, 7). Graphical representation of both the lines are as follows :
17. Given pair of equations are

and y=—3 c
4
x = O means y-axis and draw a line y = —3parallel to x-axis.
The graph of given equation (i) and (ii) is 3
2
1 B
x
-5-4-3-2-1 1
-1
x -2
01 2 3 -3
-1
-2
o,

The lines intersect each other at (O, -3). Therefore, the (i) From the graph, both the lines intersect at (5, O).
given pair of equations is consistent. (5, O) is the required solution of the given equations.
18. Given, system of equationsare - y + I = O and (ii) The shaded triangular region formed by the given
X+y=5 lines and the y-axis is shown by AABC.
Table for x —y + 1 = O y =x+lis:
20. Solutions of linear equations
2y-x=8
5y-x=14
Table for x + y = 5 y = 5 - x is : and y-2x= 1 ...(iii)
are given below :

Now, plotting the points A(O, 1), B(—I, O), C(O, 5) and
D(5, O) on the graph paper and join AB and CD to get the (ii) (iii)
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2y-x=8
5
6

—X 5
B(I,3)
2 4
1 3
x 2
1 2 3 4 5
1

-2
1
(4,0
b x
-3 o
y-2x=1 6
—4

-5 -2
-3
From the graph of lines represented by given equations,
we observe that From the graph, the two lines intersect each other at the
Lines (i) and (iii) intersect each other at C(2, 5), point (2, 3).
Lines (ii) and (iii) intersect each other at B(l, 3) and
Lines (i) and (ii) intersect each other at A(-4, 2). Key Points
Coordinatesof the vertices of the triangle are O When the two lines will not intersect, then they are
A(-4, 2), B(l, 3) and C(2, 5). parallel.
21. Solution of linear equations 23. Let x and y be the amountcontributed by two
sections A and B respectively.
and 2x—5y = 12 According to question,
are given below 1500 ...(i)and x-y= -100 ...(ii)
6 X 6 1 Two solutions of each linear equations are
Y o -2 x 0 800 x 0 800
(ii) Y 1500 700 Y 100 900
6
The graphicalrepresentationof the
given pair of linear
5 equations is given below :
4
A(O, 1500)
1400
2 1200
1 1000
800 (800, 900)
x 600 (700,8 C(800, 700)
-1
o
123 6
200
-2 D(O, 00)
-3 x

From the graph, the two lines intersect each other at point The two lines intersect each
other at the point (700, 800).
so,x - 700, Y - 800.
x -6 andy=O The amount contributed by
section B is 800. section A is 700 and by
22. Solutions of linear equations
x-Y+I=O 24. Two solutions of linear
equations
and3x+2y-12-0 3X+5y-15
are given below : and 6x - 30
are given below :
-1 x 4
x 0 5
y 1 y O 6
-6
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51
The graphical representation of the given
pair of linear 26. Two solutionsof linearequations
equations is given below :
x-2y-o ...(i) and 3x+ 20
4 are given below :
4
2
1 1 2
4 x (ii)
1 6
-1 The graphical representation of the given pair of linear
-2 equations is given below :
-3
-4
-5

3 (42) 40
2
Clearly, the lines intersect each other at the point (5, O). 1 A(2, 1)
Area of park = Area of AABC 1234
1 1
- -xACxOB=- x 9 x 5 = 22.5 sq. km.
2 2
Publicshould keep the park clean. The two lines intersect each other at the point (4, 2).
So, x = 4, y = 2 is the required solution.
AnswerTips
27. Two solutions of linear equations.
1 2y-3x= 14
Areaof triangle =— x base x height ...(i) and 2x+ 3y= 8
2 are given below :
25. Twosolutionsof linear equations
6x-Y+4=O ...(i)and2x-5y=8 ...(ii)
are given below :
(ii)
The graphical representationof the given pair of linear
equations is as follows :
(ii)
(0.7)
The graphical representation is given below : 6
5
4
10 B(l, 10) 4
3
9
1
8 x
X' -4-3-2-10 1 2 34
7

5
4 The two lines intersect at the point (-2, 4).
So, x = -2, y = 4, is the required solution.
equations
28. Two solutions of the given linear
x + 3y=6
X' 4 x 12 ...(ii)
1 and 2x-
are given below :
-2
X 6
2 y o -4
Thus, the two lines intersect each other at the point (- I, -2).

given pair of linear

Intersection point of two lines is the solution of two The graphical representationof the
lines. equations is as follows :
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30. (c) : Given,x+y=a+b

2
and ax-by=a 2 -b
(60) Multiplying (i) by b and then adding with (ii), we get
1 2
1234 6 x bx + by + ax - by = ab + b2 + - b
(a+b)x = + b)

C(Q-4) Putting value of x in (i), we get y = b

So, the solution of given pair of equation is x = a and y = b.
The line x + 3y = 6 intersects the y-axis at (O,2) and the 31. (b) : Let age of father be 'x' years and age of son be
line 2x —3y = 12 intersects the y-axis at (O,—4)and the two 'y' years.
lines intersect at the point (6, O) on x-axis. According to the question, x = 3y
The area of the triangle formed by first line, x = O,y = O. and x+ 12
= Area of AABO From (i) and (ii), we get x = 36, y = 12
1 1 x + y = 48 years
—(Base x height) = — x 2 x 6 = 6 sq. units.
2 2 32. (a) : Given, 17x-19y=53
And the area of fre triangle formed by second line, x = o, and 19x-17y= 55 11
Multiplying (i) by 19 and (ii) by 17, and by subtracting we
= Area of MOC get,323x- 361y-(323x - 289y) = 1007-935
1
—72y= 72 y I
2 Puttingy= —1 in (i),we get, 17x —19 (—1)= 53
So, the ratio of areas of triangles = Area of AABO
Area of A.AOC 17x=53-19—

12- i Concept Applied

Hence, the ratio of the areas of triangles is 1 : 2.
In elimination method, we multiply both the equations
29. Twosolutionsofeach linearequations with some suitable non-zero constants to make the
2x+y=4 and 2x—y=4 —(ii) coefficients of one variable (either x or y) numeæty
are given below : equaL
33. The given system of linear equations
is,
7x-2y=5
(ii)
8x+7y=15
Multiplying (i) by 7 and (ii) by 2 and then adding them,
The vaphical representationof the given pair of linear we get
equations is as follows :
From
4) So, x = 1, y = 1 is the required
4 B(O, solution.
3 Verification :
Put x —1, y = 1 in LHS. of
equation (ii), we get
1
x Hence verified,
15-RHS.
-1
34.
-3 4x-y=17
co, -4) Adding (i) and (ii), we get
6X 30 X 5
The coordinatesof the verticesof AABC are A(2, O), Using 13
B(O, 4) and C(O, 10+y=13 • y —3
Now, required area = Area of MBC
1 35. Let the numbers
(Base x Height) Now according to bexandy.
2 question,
1 x + y = 105
= -xBCxOA x-y 45
2
1 Solving (i) and (ii),we
= —x8 x 8 sq. units. get
150
2 . Y- 105-x- 105-75=30
Numbers are 75 and
30.
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables 53
36. The given system of linear equations are -5
2p+3q=13 Put — in (i),we get
5p-4q=-2
Multiplying(i) by 4 and (ii) by 3 and then adding them,
we get
8P+ 12q=52 25 25 27 9
15p-12q = -6 13 13 13<3-13
9 —5
Hence, and y—
From 13 13
40. Here, ABCD is the rectangle
So, p = 2, q = 3 is the required solution.
AB = DC and DA-CB
ConceptApplied C) X y 30 1
In elimination method, we multiply both the equations andx-y=14
with some suitable non-zero constant to make the Adding (i) and (ii),weget 2x=44 x=22
coefficients of one variable (either x or y) numerically Putting the value of x in (i), we get
22+y=30
Key Points
37. Let the numerator be x and denominator be y of the
x Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal.
fractions. Then, the fraction = —
Given, x + y = 18 41. Let the present age of Rashmi be x years and that of
Nazma be y years.
Y+Ü3 Then, 3 years ago, Rashmi'sage was (x —3) years and
Nazma's age was (y —3) years.
3x-y=2 According to question, we have x —3 = —3)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
Ten years later, Rashmi's age will be (x + 10) years and
Put the value of x in (i), we get
Nazma's age will be (y + 10) years.
5+y= 18 13
5
The requiredfraction is 11
13
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
38. LettheIargeranglebex 0 and smaller angle be YO.We
know that the sum of two supplementary pair of angles is From 16-6=42
always 1800. So, present ages of Rashmi and Nazma are 42 years and
We havex O+r=180 0 16 years respectively.
180 ...(ii) [Given] 42. Let x Litres of 50% acid solution and y Litres of 25%
By (i), we have* =180 0 —yo acid solution be mixed.
Put the value of xo in (ii), we get 1

1800-y0-y0=180
1620= Y = 81
50x+25y=400
2X+y 16 —(ii)
From (3), we have xo = 180 0 —81 0 = 99 0
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
The angles are 990 and 81 0. 2x + y —x —y = 16 —10=4 x = 6
From 10-6=4
Concept Applied
So, 6 litres of 50% acid solution and 4 litres of 25% acid
In substitutionmethod,substitute the value of one solution should be mixed,
variable by expressing it in terms of the other variable
43. Let the ages of two children be x years and y years
to solve the pair of linear equations.
respectively.
39. Given pair of linear equations, Father's present age 2(x + y) years
After 20 years,
2Y+7=9x Sum of ages of children x + 20+ y + 20
...(ii) = (x + y + 40) years
Multiply (i) by 3 and subtract from (ii), as and father's age = 12(x+ y) + 201 years
9x— 2y— (9x —15y) = 7 —12 According to question, 2(x + y) + 20 = x + y + 40
-5 2x+ 2y + 20 = x + y + 40=4 x + y = 20
9)' — 2y— 9x + 15y= —5 =913y —5
13 Hence, present age of father = 2 x 20 = 40 years.
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44.

Fh[k

(Topper's Answer, 20231

45. Wehave,217x+ 131y=913

131x+217y-827 ...(ii) Now, adding equation (iii) and (iv)
On adding equations (i) and (ii), we get , we get
+ = 1740 3+y=5
Dividing both sides by 348, we get [Using (iii)l
...(iii) So, x - 3 and y-2
Now, subtracting equation (ii) from (i), we get
217x+ 913 46. Let x and y be two number
such that x > y.
131x+217y-827 According to question,
86x-86y-86
2
Dividing both sides by 86, we get and x + 2}' = 13
 Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
55
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
For student B, Fixed charges + cost of food for 30 days
Substitute y = 3 in (i), we get
i.e.,x+ 5200
Subtracting (i) from (ii),we get
47. Let the required fraction be x
According to question, we have From (i),x + 25(140) 4500 4500 - 3500 1000
Hence, monthly fixed charges is 1000 and cost of food
per day is 140.
x 1 52. Given pair of linear equations are
and
...(i) and 5x- y = 11 ...(ii)
From (i), 3x- 3 = y Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get
3x-y-3=O ...(iii) ax-y-
From (ii),4x = y + 8
...(iv) Substituting the value of x in (i),we get
Subtracting (iii) from (iv), we get x = 5
Substituting the value of x in (iii), we get y = 12 Hence, x = 3, y = 4
5 53. Let the cost of a chair be exand the cost of a table be
Thus, the required fraction is — •
12
48. Let the present age of son be x years and that of Then, according to question,
father be y years. 2x+ 5650
According to question, we have 3x+2y=7100
y=3x+3 Multiply (i) by 2 and (ii) by 3, we get
And y+3= 3) + 10 4x+ 11300 ...(iii)
y +3 = + 6 + 10 ...(iv)
y + 13 = O Subtracting (iv) from (iii), we get
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get x = 10 5x = 10000 x = 2000
Substituting the value of x in (ii), we get y = 33 Putting the value of x in (i), we get
So, the present age of son is 10 years and that of father is 2 x 2000 + 5650
33 years. 3y=5650-4000 1650— y= 1650 = 550
3
49. Let the age of two children be x and y respectively.
Hence, the cost of a chair is 2000 and cost of a table is
Father's present age = 3(x + y) 550.
After 5 years, sum of ages of children= x + 5 + y + 5
=x y 10
54. Given, the ticket charges for the park are 150 per
and age of father = 3(x + y) + 5 child and 250 per adult.
According to question, According to question,
Number of tickets sold are 300.
10)
x + y = 300
3x+3Y+5=2X+2Y+20 x + y = 15
Hence, present age of father = 3(x + y) = 3 x 15 - 45 years and 300 tickets were sold for an amount of 55000.
150x+250y= 55000
50. Let the fraction be x 3x+5y=1100
x 1 Multiplying (i) by 3, we have
Then, according to question, and 900 ...(iii)
2 3x +
3x-6=y and 2x=y-1 Subtracting (iii) from (ii),we get
3x-y-6=O ...(i) and 2x-y+1=O ...(ii) 200 100
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get Putting the value of y in (i), we get x = 200
(i) Required algebraical equations are
1100
—21-6=y y; 15
(a) Number of children visited the amusement park
7
Required fraction =
15
51. Let the monthly fixed charges be x and cost of food OR
park
per day be y. (b) The number of adults visited the amusement
For studentA, Fixed charges + cost of food for 25 days 100
= 4500 (iii) Amount collected - 150 x 250 + 250 x 100
= 37500+ 25000= 62500
i.e.,
x + 25y= 4500
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dharma. This wheel
55. (i) For Hockey, the amount given to per student = ex The wheel in flag signifies the law of
For cricket, the amount given to per student y denotes motion.
From the question,
59. Let the speed of car at A be u km/h and car at B be
9500 v km/h.
4x + 3y = 7370
Case 1 : When both cars travel in the same direction
(ii) (a) Multiply (1) by 3and (2) by 4and then subtracting, V
u
we get
15x+ 12y- = 28500 - 29480 c
100 km
—X= —980 X= 980
The prize amount given for hockey is 980 per student Let both the cars meet at point C in 5 hours.
OR Car at A travels distance AC, whereas car at B travels
(b) Multiply (1) by 4 and (2) by 5 and then subtracting, distance BC.
we get AC= 5 x u and 5xv
20x+ 16y-20x-15y=38000- 36850. y = 1150 Now,AC- 100 5u - 100
The prize amount given for cricket is more than hockey by u-v=20
170. Case 2 : When both cars travel in opposite directions
(iii) Total prize amount= 2 x 980+2 x 1150 Let both cars meet at point D.
= e (1960+2300) 4260 u
56. Lettheincomeoffirstpersonbe9xandtheincomeof D
second person be 7x- Further, let the expenditures of first 100 km
and second persons be 4y and 3y respectively. Then,
Car at A will travel distance AD, whereas car at B will travel
Saving of the first person = 9x —4y
distance BD.
Saving of the second person = 7x —3y
According to question,
AD=1xu andBD=1xv
— 4y = 2000
Now,AD+ 100
u + V = 100 11
and 7x-3y=2000
Multiply (i) by 7 and (ii) by 9 and by subtracting, we get On adding (i) and (ii), we get
63x - - (63x - 27y) = 14000-18000 2u=120 u=60
y=4mo From (ii), we get
From (i), 9x = 2000 + 4 x = 18000 x = 2000 60 + V= 100 v=40
Thus, monthly income of first person = 9 x 2000 Steps to save petrol :
= e 18000 (i) Drive at a moderate speed, as higher the speed, the
Monthly income of second person = 7 x 4000 = 28000 higher the fuel consumption.
(ii) Use public transport.
57. Let the tens digit of a number be a and ones digit
be b, then the number be 10a + b. 60.
On reversing the digits, the number is 10b + a
According to question,
%- 3' b2-Ü3'
+ 9b = 20b + 2a

Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get a = I The equation has no soluti011

Putting the value of a in (ii), we get b —8 x 1 = 8 ConceptApplied (J)
Hence, required number = 10 x 1 + 8 = 18
58. Letthe number of colours in the flag bexand number , equations are incoiSistent (no soüion)
a-a b2
of lines in the blue colour wheel be y. c2
According to question,
8x=y 61. (b) : Given equations are
and x + y = 27
Adding (i) & (ii), we get 6x-2y+3..6x-2y-3-O
9x=27 27/9=3 For infinitely many solutions 91 = h _
Putting the value of x in (i), we get
k 12
Y 8x3 24
Thus, the number of colours in the flag is 3 and number of 623
lines in the blue colour wheel is 24. Hence, value of k does not exist.
 Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables 57
62. (i) (c) :Given equations are : Since, the system of equations has a unique solution.

Hence, at = 2, bl = -3 Cl
For all values of k except k = 6, the given pair of linear
b equations will have unique solution.
Now,
5
b2 66. Given pair of equations are
1
and 2x+Y-q-2=O ...(ii)
2
It is given that x = 3 and y = 1 is the solution of (i) and (ii)
Equationsare inconsistent and lines are parallel.
(ii) point lies on the lineax+by= c, then it must and 2x3+1-q-2=O q=5p
satisfy the equation of the line.
67. Given system of equations
Here,(4, 1) satisfies the equation of line 2x - 3y = 5.
As2x4-3x1=5 and 12x + cy c = O has infinitely many solutions.

or —
(iii) (a) : If a line ax + by = c intersects the y-axis at a 12 -c —c 12 c c —c
particular point, then x = O at that point. 36 or -3c= 3c c2
In this case, if x -O, then we have or c2 - - 6) —O c=Oor 6
7 The value of c, that satisfies both the conditionis
-6xO+9y=7 9

The required coordinates are 0, Concept Applied

The given system equation will have infinitely many
(iv) (b) : If a pair of equationsalX + biy + Cl = O and solution.
b2Y+Q = O has a unique solution, then
al bl
a2 b2
(v) (b).lf
• then thetwo lines alx+bly+cl
68. The given pair of linear equations is
and a2X+ b2Y + c2 = O are coincident and system of
equationshas infinite solutions. 2x+3y-7=O
(k + + (2k — —(4k + 1) = O
63. have nosolutio Since, given equations have infinitely many solutions.
2 3
b2 c k +1 ¯ 2k —I ¯ 44k +1)
The given system of equations will have no solution. 2 3
Now,
k+l - 21<-1
a2 b2C2 —3 4k-3k=3+2
Now, 69. The given pair of linear equations is
2-1 2x+3y-7=O
Clearly, fork=2
Since, given equations have infinitely many solutions.
Hence, the given system of equations will have no solution 2 3
fork =2.
64. Given,system of equations 2 7
Now
x+2y=5 k-1 3k
3x+ -15 has no solution. 70. The given pair of linear equations is
125 kx+2y-3
3 k -15 10
For k = 6, the given system of equations has no Since, the system of equations has unique solution.
solution.
65. The given pair of linear equations is
x + 2y=5 For all values of k except k = 1, the given pair of linear
3x+ky=-15 equations will have unique solution.
 58 Met(3CBSE Champion Mathematics Class 10
71. thegivensystemofequation will have no solutions, by Heena as y m and frames the equation for the total
3 1
distance travelled by Kimaya and Heena together as:
1
be. cm a-I - k-1 2k+1 800-1802 620
Uses the constant speeds of Kimaya and Heena to find the
Now,
3 1 values of x and y as:
3k —3 = 2k —I k=2
2k-1-k-l x = 100t1 and y = 80t2
3 1
Clearly, for k = 2 Replaces the values of x and y in the equation of distance
2k-1 2k+1 travelled as:
Hence, the given system of equations will have no solution
looti + 80t2 = 620 (1/2)
for k = 2.
Substitutes the value of ti in the above equation as:
72. For system of linear equations 100(t2- 1)+ = 620
OIX + blY + Cl = O and a2X + b2Y + C2 O Solves the above equation to find the value of t2 as 4
minutes. (1/2)
to have infinitely many solutions, —
9. We have,49x+ 51y= 499
Thus, 2x+ 3y-7=O and m + (a + - 28 = O 51x + = 501
have infinite number of solutions, when Now, adding (i) and (ii), we get
100x + IOOy= 1000
3
Dividing both sides by 100, we get
20 0+b -28 a -28 -28 X+y=10 „.(iii) (1/2)
a and a + b = 12 Now, subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
a —4 and b = 12 —4=8 2x-2y=2
Hence a = 4 and b = 8
(1/2)
Now, adding equation (iii) and (iv), we get
CBSESample Questions 11 11/2
Substitute the value of x in equation (iii), we get
1. (d) : The system of equation is inconsistent when, 11 11 9
3 1 1 —+y=10 y=10- (1/2)
3(k- 1)-2k-1— (1) 2
2-1- k-1 2k+1 10. (i) Writes that for the equationsto have unique
2. (a) : For lines to coincide, solution :
3
so, (1)
15- 21 -k 3 k b2

3. (a) : Lines x a is a line parallelto y-axisand Hence in the given equations:

y = b is a line parallel to x-axis. So, they will intersect. (1)
4. (d) : The given equation is -5x + 7y = 2
Multiplying both sides by -2, we get Substitutes a set of values for m and n in the given pair of
lox-14y--4 equations which satisfies the above condition and frames
a pair of equations. For example:
(1) 2x-2y-9
(1) (1)
(Award full marks if any other pair of equations
satisfying
6, (b) : The given pair of linear equations is non- the above conditions is framed.)
(ii) Writes that for the equations to have
intersecting, then is true, As, there is no infinitely many
solutions:
solution exist. (1)
7. (a) : We have,
217x+ 913
827 Reasons that in the pair of equations provided:
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
348x + 348y= 1740 x+ (1) 5
8. 9
Assumes the time taken by Kimaya and Heena to While f! = --1
_
reach the club house and the badminton court as tl and t?
respectively and frames the equation as: Concludes that as the required condition can never be
satisfied, it is not feasible to frame a pair of equations
Assumes the distance travelled by Kirnaya as x m and having infinitely many solutions.