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Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

🏫 MP BoardClass 10Mathematics·37 important questions

If a pair of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ has a unique solution, then which of the following conditions is correct?

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If the pair of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ represents coincident lines, then:

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Explain the conditions for a pair of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ to have: (i) a unique solution, (ii) infinitely many solutions, and (iii) no solution. What do these conditions represent graphically?

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A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Saritha paid β‚Ή27 for a book kept for seven days, while Susy paid β‚Ή21 for the book she kept for five days. Find the fixed charge and the charge for each extra day.

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Explain the conditions for a pair of linear equations in two variables to have a unique solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution. Also, describe their geometric representation in each case.

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Solve the following pair of linear equations by the elimination method: $$2x + 3y = 11$$ $$2x - 4y = -24$$\nHence, find the value of '$m$' for which $y = mx + 3$.

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Explain the conditions for the consistency and inconsistency of a pair of linear equations in two variables: $$a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$$ $$a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$$\nDiscuss all three cases based on the ratios of their coefficients algebraically and graphically, providing a suitable example for each case.

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Ritu can row downstream $20\text{ km}$ in $2\text{ hours}$, and upstream $4\text{ km}$ in $2\text{ hours}$.

  1. Formulate the system of linear equations representing this situation.
  2. Find her speed of rowing in still water and the speed of the current using the elimination method.
  3. Show complete step-by-step calculations and verification.
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Explain in detail the algebraic conditions for the consistency and inconsistency of a pair of linear equations in two variables. Discuss the graphical representation, geometric behavior, and the number of solutions for each condition using standard general equations.

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A boat goes $30\text{ km}$ upstream and $44\text{ km}$ downstream in $10\text{ hours}$. In $13\text{ hours}$, it can go $40\text{ km}$ upstream and $55\text{ km}$ downstream. Formulate the pair of linear equations and find the speed of the stream and that of the boat in still water.

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