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DifficultMCQ
Places $A$ and $B$ are $90\, km$ apart from each other on a highway. $A$ car starts from $A$ and another from $B$ at the same time. If they move in the same direction,they meet in $9$ hours and if they move in opposite directions,they meet in $\frac{9}{7}$ hours. Find the speeds of the cars.
A
$40\, km/hr, 30\, km/hr$
B
$50\, km/hr, 40\, km/hr$
C
$60\, km/hr, 50\, km/hr$
D
$30\, km/hr, 20\, km/hr$

Solution

(A) Let the speed of the car starting from $A$ be $x\, km/hr$ and the speed of the car starting from $B$ be $y\, km/hr$.
When moving in the same direction,the relative speed is $(x - y)\, km/hr$. Since they meet in $9$ hours,the distance covered is $9(x - y) = 90$,which simplifies to $x - y = 10$ (Equation $1$).
When moving in opposite directions,the relative speed is $(x + y)\, km/hr$. Since they meet in $\frac{9}{7}$ hours,the distance covered is $\frac{9}{7}(x + y) = 90$,which simplifies to $x + y = 70$ (Equation $2$).
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$: $(x - y) + (x + y) = 10 + 70$,so $2x = 80$,which gives $x = 40\, km/hr$.
Substituting $x = 40$ into Equation $1$: $40 - y = 10$,so $y = 30\, km/hr$.
Thus,the speeds of the cars are $40\, km/hr$ and $30\, km/hr$.
202
Difficult
Pathik travels $600 \, km$ to his home partly by train and partly by car. He takes $8$ hours if he travels $120 \, km$ by train and the rest by car. He takes $20$ minutes longer if he travels $200 \, km$ by train and the rest by car. Find the speed of the train and the car.

Solution

(A) Let the speed of the train be $x \, km/hr$ and the speed of the car be $y \, km/hr$.
Case $1$: Time taken = $\frac{120}{x} + \frac{480}{y} = 8$ hours. Dividing by $8$,we get $\frac{15}{x} + \frac{60}{y} = 1$.
Case $2$: Time taken = $8$ hours $20$ minutes = $8 + \frac{20}{60} = 8 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{25}{3}$ hours. The equation is $\frac{200}{x} + \frac{400}{y} = \frac{25}{3}$. Dividing by $25$,we get $\frac{8}{x} + \frac{16}{y} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Let $u = \frac{1}{x}$ and $v = \frac{1}{y}$. The equations become $15u + 60v = 1$ and $8u + 16v = \frac{1}{3}$.
Solving these,we get $u = \frac{1}{60}$ and $v = \frac{1}{80}$.
Thus,$x = 60 \, km/hr$ and $y = 80 \, km/hr$.
203
DifficultMCQ
$8$ men and $12$ women can finish a piece of work in $10$ days. While $6$ men and $8$ women can finish it in $14$ days. Find the time taken by one man alone and that by one woman alone to finish the work.
A
Man: $140$ days,Woman: $280$ days
B
Man: $100$ days,Woman: $200$ days
C
Man: $70$ days,Woman: $140$ days
D
Man: $280$ days,Woman: $140$ days

Solution

(A) Let the time taken by one man to finish the work be $x$ days and by one woman be $y$ days.
Work done by one man in $1$ day = $1/x$.
Work done by one woman in $1$ day = $1/y$.
According to the problem:
$10(8/x + 12/y) = 1 \implies 8/x + 12/y = 1/10$ (Equation $1$)
$14(6/x + 8/y) = 1 \implies 6/x + 8/y = 1/14$ (Equation $2$)
Let $u = 1/x$ and $v = 1/y$.
$8u + 12v = 1/10 \implies 80u + 120v = 1$ (Equation $3$)
$6u + 8v = 1/14 \implies 84u + 112v = 1$ (Equation $4$)
Solving the system: From Equation $3$,$v = (1 - 80u)/120$. Substituting into Equation $4$:
$84u + 112((1 - 80u)/120) = 1$
$84u + (14/15)(1 - 80u) = 1$
$1260u + 14 - 1120u = 15$
$140u = 1 \implies u = 1/140$.
So,$x = 140$ days.
Substituting $u = 1/140$ into $80(1/140) + 120v = 1$:
$4/7 + 120v = 1 \implies 120v = 3/7 \implies v = 1/280$.
So,$y = 280$ days.
Therefore,one man takes $140$ days and one woman takes $280$ days.
204
MediumMCQ
If the following pair of equations is consistent (unique solution),then find the value of $k$:
$x - ky = 2$
$3x + 2y = -5$
A
$-\frac{9}{4}$
B
$\frac{5}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(D) The given equations are:
$x - ky - 2 = 0$ ...... $(1)$
$3x + 2y + 5 = 0$ ...... $(2)$
Comparing these with the general form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 1, b_1 = -k, c_1 = -2$
$a_2 = 3, b_2 = 2, c_2 = 5$
For a unique solution,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{1}{3} \neq \frac{-k}{2}$
Multiplying both sides by $6$:
$2 \neq -3k$
$k \neq -\frac{2}{3}$
Thus,the system has a unique solution for all real values of $k$ except $k = -\frac{2}{3}$.
205
DifficultMCQ
If the following pair of equations does not have any solution,then find the value of $k$:
$3x - 4y + 7 = 0$
$kx + 3y - 5 = 0$
A
$-\frac{9}{4}$
B
$\frac{5}{1}$
C
$\frac{4}{2}$
D
$\frac{9}{4}$

Solution

(A) The given equations are:
$3x - 4y + 7 = 0$ ... $(1)$
$kx + 3y - 5 = 0$ ... $(2)$
Comparing these with the general form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 3, b_1 = -4, c_1 = 7$
$a_2 = k, b_2 = 3, c_2 = -5$
For a pair of linear equations to have no solution,the condition is:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{3}{k} = \frac{-4}{3} \neq \frac{7}{-5}$
Since $\frac{-4}{3} \neq \frac{7}{-5}$,we only need to solve for:
$\frac{3}{k} = \frac{-4}{3}$
Cross-multiplying gives:
$-4k = 9$
$k = -\frac{9}{4}$
Thus,the value of $k$ is $-\frac{9}{4}$.
206
MediumMCQ
If the following pair of equations has infinite solutions,then find the value of $k$:
$5x + 2y = k$
$10x + 4y = 3$
A
$-\frac{2}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{7}{5}$
D
$-\frac{12}{4}$

Solution

(B) The given equations are:
$5x + 2y - k = 0$ .......... $(1)$
$10x + 4y - 3 = 0$ .......... $(2)$
Comparing these with the general form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,we get:
$a_1 = 5, b_1 = 2, c_1 = -k$
$a_2 = 10, b_2 = 4, c_2 = -3$
For a pair of linear equations to have infinite solutions,the condition is:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{5}{10} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{-k}{-3}$
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2} = \frac{k}{3}$
Taking the equality $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{k}{3}$,we get:
$k = \frac{3}{2}$
Thus,for $k = \frac{3}{2}$,the system has infinite solutions.
207
Medium
Obtain a pair of linear equations in two variables from the following information: Three years ago,the age of Abhishek was four times the age of Sweta. After five years,the age of Abhishek will be two times the age of Sweta.

Solution

(N/A) Let the present age of Abhishek be $x$ years and the present age of Sweta be $y$ years.
Case $1$: Three years ago,Abhishek's age was $(x-3)$ and Sweta's age was $(y-3)$.
According to the problem: $(x-3) = 4(y-3)$
$x-3 = 4y-12$
$x-4y = -9$ --- (Equation $1$)
Case $2$: After five years,Abhishek's age will be $(x+5)$ and Sweta's age will be $(y+5)$.
According to the problem: $(x+5) = 2(y+5)$
$x+5 = 2y+10$
$x-2y = 5$ --- (Equation $2$)
Thus,the required pair of linear equations is $x-4y = -9$ and $x-2y = 5$.
208
MediumMCQ
Draw the graphs of the equations $2x + 3y = 8$ and $x + 2y = 5$ on the same graph paper. Find the solution of the system from the graph.
A
$(9, 0)$
B
$(7, 5)$
C
$(3, 6)$
D
$(1, 2)$

Solution

(D) To find the solution,we determine the points for each line:
For $2x + 3y = 8$:
If $x = 1, 2(1) + 3y = 8 \implies 3y = 6 \implies y = 2$. Point: $(1, 2)$.
If $x = 4, 2(4) + 3y = 8 \implies 3y = 0 \implies y = 0$. Point: $(4, 0)$.
For $x + 2y = 5$:
If $x = 1, 1 + 2y = 5 \implies 2y = 4 \implies y = 2$. Point: $(1, 2)$.
If $x = 3, 3 + 2y = 5 \implies 2y = 2 \implies y = 1$. Point: $(3, 1)$.
Since both lines pass through the point $(1, 2)$,the solution to the system of equations is $(1, 2)$.
209
MediumMCQ
Obtain the solution of the following pair of equations by elimination method:
$\frac{11}{y} - \frac{7}{x} = 1, \, \frac{9}{y} - \frac{4}{x} = 6$; $x \neq 0, \, y \neq 0$
A
$(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{2})$
B
$(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$
C
$(-\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{5})$
D
$(2, \frac{1}{2})$

Solution

(A) Let $u = \frac{1}{x}$ and $v = \frac{1}{y}$.
The equations become:
$11v - 7u = 1$ --- $(1)$
$9v - 4u = 6$ --- $(2)$
To eliminate $u$,multiply $(1)$ by $4$ and $(2)$ by $7$:
$44v - 28u = 4$ --- $(3)$
$63v - 28u = 42$ --- $(4)$
Subtract $(3)$ from $(4)$:
$(63v - 44v) = (42 - 4)$
$19v = 38 \implies v = 2$
Since $v = \frac{1}{y} = 2$,we get $y = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substitute $v = 2$ into $(1)$:
$11(2) - 7u = 1$
$22 - 7u = 1$
$7u = 21 \implies u = 3$
Since $u = \frac{1}{x} = 3$,we get $x = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{2})$.
210
Medium
Obtain the solution of the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method: $ax + by = 1$ and $bx + ay = \frac{2ab}{a^2 + b^2}$.

Solution

(N/A) The given equations are:
$ax + by - 1 = 0$ --- $(1)$
$bx + ay - \frac{2ab}{a^2 + b^2} = 0$ --- $(2)$
Using the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{b(-\frac{2ab}{a^2+b^2}) - a(-1)} = \frac{-y}{a(-\frac{2ab}{a^2+b^2}) - b(-1)} = \frac{1}{a^2 - b^2}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{-2ab^2 + a(a^2+b^2)}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{-y}{\frac{-2a^2b + b(a^2+b^2)}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{1}{a^2 - b^2}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{a^3 - ab^2}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{-y}{\frac{b^3 - a^2b}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{1}{a^2 - b^2}$
$\frac{x}{\frac{a(a^2-b^2)}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{y}{\frac{b(a^2-b^2)}{a^2+b^2}} = \frac{1}{a^2 - b^2}$
$x = \frac{a(a^2-b^2)}{(a^2+b^2)(a^2-b^2)} = \frac{a}{a^2+b^2}$
$y = \frac{b(a^2-b^2)}{(a^2+b^2)(a^2-b^2)} = \frac{b}{a^2+b^2}$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}, \frac{b}{a^2+b^2})$.
211
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations: $\frac{25}{x+y} - \frac{7}{x-y} = -2$ and $\frac{15}{x+y} - \frac{7}{x-y} = -4$.
A
$(-2, 1)$
B
$(3, -4)$
C
$(3, 2)$
D
$(7, -2)$

Solution

(C) Let $u = \frac{1}{x+y}$ and $v = \frac{1}{x-y}$.
The equations become:
$25u - 7v = -2$ --- $(1)$
$15u - 7v = -4$ --- $(2)$
Subtracting equation $(2)$ from equation $(1)$:
$(25u - 7v) - (15u - 7v) = -2 - (-4)$
$10u = 2 \implies u = \frac{2}{10} = \frac{1}{5}$.
Substituting $u = \frac{1}{5}$ in equation $(1)$:
$25(\frac{1}{5}) - 7v = -2$
$5 - 7v = -2$
$-7v = -7 \implies v = 1$.
Now,$\frac{1}{x+y} = \frac{1}{5} \implies x+y = 5$ --- $(3)$
And $\frac{1}{x-y} = 1 \implies x-y = 1$ --- $(4)$
Adding $(3)$ and $(4)$:
$2x = 6 \implies x = 3$.
Substituting $x = 3$ in $(3)$:
$3 + y = 5 \implies y = 2$.
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (3, 2)$.
212
MediumMCQ
If $I$ add $1$ to each of the two given numbers,then their ratio is $1:2$. If $I$ subtract $5$ from each of the numbers,the ratio is $5:11$. Find the numbers.
A
$23, 62$
B
$78, 90$
C
$30, 45$
D
$35, 71$

Solution

(D) Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y$.
According to the first condition: $\frac{x+1}{y+1} = \frac{1}{2} \implies 2x + 2 = y + 1 \implies y = 2x + 1$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $\frac{x-5}{y-5} = \frac{5}{11} \implies 11x - 55 = 5y - 25 \implies 11x - 5y = 30$ (Equation $2$).
Substitute $y = 2x + 1$ into Equation $2$: $11x - 5(2x + 1) = 30$.
$11x - 10x - 5 = 30 \implies x = 35$.
Now,find $y$: $y = 2(35) + 1 = 70 + 1 = 71$.
Thus,the numbers are $35$ and $71$.
213
MediumMCQ
$A$ two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of the digits by $8$ and adding $1$,or by multiplying the difference of the digits by $13$ and adding $2$. Find the number.
A
$41$
B
$30$
C
$55$
D
$70$

Solution

(A) Let the two-digit number be $10x + y$,where $x$ is the tens digit and $y$ is the units digit.
According to the first condition: $10x + y = 8(x + y) + 1$.
$10x + y = 8x + 8y + 1 \implies 2x - 7y = 1$ --- (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $10x + y = 13(x - y) + 2$.
$10x + y = 13x - 13y + 2 \implies -3x + 14y = 2$ --- (Equation $2$).
Multiply Equation $1$ by $2$: $4x - 14y = 2$ --- (Equation $3$).
Add Equation $2$ and Equation $3$: $(-3x + 14y) + (4x - 14y) = 2 + 2$.
$x = 4$.
Substitute $x = 4$ into Equation $1$: $2(4) - 7y = 1 \implies 8 - 7y = 1 \implies 7y = 7 \implies y = 1$.
The number is $10(4) + 1 = 41$.
214
DifficultMCQ
The numerator of a fraction is $4$ less than the denominator. If the numerator is decreased by $2$ and the denominator is increased by $1,$ then the denominator becomes eight times the numerator. Find the fraction.
A
$4/2$
B
$3/7$
C
$1/5$
D
$13/5$

Solution

(B) Let the numerator be $x$ and the denominator be $y$. The fraction is $\frac{x}{y}$.
According to the first condition,the numerator is $4$ less than the denominator: $x = y - 4$,which implies $y = x + 4$.
According to the second condition,if the numerator is decreased by $2$ and the denominator is increased by $1$,the denominator becomes eight times the numerator: $(y + 1) = 8(x - 2)$.
Substitute $y = x + 4$ into the second equation: $(x + 4 + 1) = 8(x - 2)$.
$x + 5 = 8x - 16$.
$5 + 16 = 8x - x$.
$21 = 7x$,so $x = 3$.
Now,find $y$: $y = x + 4 = 3 + 4 = 7$.
The fraction is $\frac{3}{7}$.
215
DifficultMCQ
Students of a class are made to stand in rows. If $1$ student is extra in a row,there would be $2$ rows less. If $1$ student is less in a row,there would be $3$ rows more. Find the total number of students in the class.
A
$12$
B
$30$
C
$36$
D
$60$

Solution

(D) Let the number of rows be $x$ and the number of students in each row be $y$. The total number of students is $xy$.
According to the first condition: $(x - 2)(y + 1) = xy$
$xy + x - 2y - 2 = xy$
$x - 2y = 2$ --- $(1)$
According to the second condition: $(x + 3)(y - 1) = xy$
$xy - x + 3y - 3 = xy$
$-x + 3y = 3$ --- $(2)$
Adding equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(x - 2y) + (-x + 3y) = 2 + 3$
$y = 5$
Substituting $y = 5$ into equation $(1)$:
$x - 2(5) = 2$
$x - 10 = 2$
$x = 12$
Total number of students $= xy = 12 \times 5 = 60$. Wait,checking the options provided,there seems to be a discrepancy. Let us re-evaluate the calculation.
If $x=12, y=5$,total $= 60$. If $1$ extra student per row ($6$ per row),rows $= 60/6 = 10$ (which is $12-2=10$). Correct.
If $1$ less student per row ($4$ per row),rows $= 60/4 = 15$ (which is $12+3=15$). Correct.
The calculated answer is $60$. Since $60$ is not in the options,let us re-read the question. If the question implies $x$ students per row and $y$ rows,the logic holds. Given the options,perhaps the question intended different values. However,based on the provided logic,the result is $60$.
216
DifficultMCQ
If in a rectangle,the length is increased and breadth reduced each by $2$ units,the area is reduced by $28$ square units. If,however,the length is reduced by $1$ unit and the breadth increased by $2$ units,the area increases by $33$ square units. Find the area of the rectangle.
A
$236$
B
$220$
C
$275$
D
$253$

Solution

(D) Let the length of the rectangle be $x$ and the breadth be $y$. The area is $A = xy$.
According to the first condition: $(x + 2)(y - 2) = xy - 28$.
Expanding this: $xy - 2x + 2y - 4 = xy - 28$.
Simplifying: $-2x + 2y = -24$,which gives $x - y = 12$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $(x - 1)(y + 2) = xy + 33$.
Expanding this: $xy + 2x - y - 2 = xy + 33$.
Simplifying: $2x - y = 35$ (Equation $2$).
Subtracting Equation $1$ from Equation $2$: $(2x - y) - (x - y) = 35 - 12$,so $x = 23$.
Substituting $x = 23$ into Equation $1$: $23 - y = 12$,so $y = 11$.
The area of the rectangle is $A = x \times y = 23 \times 11 = 253$ square units.
217
MediumMCQ
Find the value of $k$ under the given condition for the following pair of linear equations: $2x - 3y = 1$ and $kx + 5y = 7$,such that the system has a unique solution.
A
$k = -10/3$
B
$k \neq -10/3$
C
$k = 10/3$
D
$k \neq 10/3$

Solution

(B) For a system of two linear equations $a_1x + b_1y = c_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y = c_2$ to have a unique solution,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$.
Given equations are $2x - 3y = 1$ and $kx + 5y = 7$.
Here,$a_1 = 2, b_1 = -3$ and $a_2 = k, b_2 = 5$.
Substituting these values into the condition: $\frac{2}{k} \neq \frac{-3}{5}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $2 \times 5 \neq -3 \times k$,which simplifies to $10 \neq -3k$.
Therefore,$k \neq -\frac{10}{3}$.
Thus,the system has a unique solution for all real values of $k$ except $k = -\frac{10}{3}$.
218
DifficultMCQ
Find the value of $k$ for the following pair of linear equations such that the system has no solution:
$2x - ky + 3 = 0$
$3x + 2y - 1 = 0$
A
$-\frac{9}{3}$
B
$-\frac{4}{3}$
C
$\frac{1}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{6}$

Solution

(B) For a system of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ to have no solution,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Given equations are $2x - ky + 3 = 0$ and $3x + 2y - 1 = 0$.
Here,$a_1 = 2, b_1 = -k, c_1 = 3$ and $a_2 = 3, b_2 = 2, c_2 = -1$.
Applying the condition $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2}$:
$\frac{2}{3} = \frac{-k}{2}$
Multiplying both sides by $2$,we get $4 = -3k$.
Therefore,$k = -\frac{4}{3}$.
Checking the condition $\frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$:
$\frac{-(-4/3)}{2} = \frac{4/3}{2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
Since $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{3}{-1} = -3$,and $\frac{2}{3} \neq -3$,the condition holds true for $k = -\frac{4}{3}$.
219
MediumMCQ
Find the value of $k$ for which the following pair of linear equations has infinitely many solutions:
$kx + 3y = k - 3$
$12x + ky = k$
A
$6$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) For a pair of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y = c_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y = c_2$ to have infinitely many solutions,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Given equations are $kx + 3y = (k - 3)$ and $12x + ky = k$.
Here,$a_1 = k, b_1 = 3, c_1 = k - 3$ and $a_2 = 12, b_2 = k, c_2 = k$.
Applying the condition: $\frac{k}{12} = \frac{3}{k} = \frac{k - 3}{k}$.
Taking the first two parts: $\frac{k}{12} = \frac{3}{k} \implies k^2 = 36 \implies k = \pm 6$.
Taking the last two parts: $\frac{3}{k} = \frac{k - 3}{k} \implies 3k = k(k - 3) \implies 3k = k^2 - 3k \implies k^2 - 6k = 0 \implies k(k - 6) = 0$.
This gives $k = 0$ or $k = 6$.
For the condition to hold for all ratios,we must satisfy both equations. The common value is $k = 6$.
220
MediumMCQ
The solution set of the pair of equations $2x + 3y = 4$ and $6x + 9y = 17$ is ............
A
$(-1, 2)$
B
$\{(x, y) \mid 2x + 3y = 4, x, y \in R \}$
C
an infinite set
D
$\phi$

Solution

(D) Given the pair of linear equations:
$2x + 3y = 4$ --- $(1)$
$6x + 9y = 17$ --- $(2)$
Comparing these with the standard form $a_1x + b_1y = c_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y = c_2$,we have:
$a_1 = 2, b_1 = 3, c_1 = 4$
$a_2 = 6, b_2 = 9, c_2 = 17$
Now,calculate the ratios:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$
$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$
$\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{4}{17}$
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$,the lines represented by these equations are parallel.
Therefore,there is no common point of intersection,which means the system has no solution.
The solution set is the empty set,denoted by $\phi$.
221
EasyMCQ
The solution of the pair of equations $x + 2y = 5$ and $2x + y = 4$ is .........
A
$(1, 2)$
B
$(1, 1)$
C
$(1, -1)$
D
$(2, 2)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $x + 2y = 5$
$(2)$ $2x + y = 4$
From equation $(1)$,we get $x = 5 - 2y$.
Substitute this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$2(5 - 2y) + y = 4$
$10 - 4y + y = 4$
$10 - 3y = 4$
$-3y = 4 - 10$
$-3y = -6$
$y = 2$
Now,substitute $y = 2$ into $x = 5 - 2y$:
$x = 5 - 2(2)$
$x = 5 - 4$
$x = 1$
Therefore,the solution is $(x, y) = (1, 2)$.
222
MediumMCQ
If $\frac{3}{x}-\frac{2}{y}=5$ and $\frac{4}{x}-\frac{5}{y}=2,$ then the value of $\frac{1}{x}-\frac{1}{y}$ is ............ $(x, y \neq 0)$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$5$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Let $u = \frac{1}{x}$ and $v = \frac{1}{y}$.
The given equations become:
$3u - 2v = 5$ --- $(1)$
$4u - 5v = 2$ --- $(2)$
To solve for $u$ and $v$,multiply $(1)$ by $5$ and $(2)$ by $2$:
$15u - 10v = 25$ --- $(3)$
$8u - 10v = 4$ --- $(4)$
Subtract $(4)$ from $(3)$:
$(15u - 8u) = 25 - 4$
$7u = 21 \implies u = 3$
Substitute $u = 3$ into $(1)$:
$3(3) - 2v = 5$
$9 - 2v = 5$
$-2v = -4 \implies v = 2$
Thus,$\frac{1}{x} = 3$ and $\frac{1}{y} = 2$.
The value of $\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{y} = 3 - 2 = 1$.
223
EasyMCQ
For eliminating $y$ from the equations $3x - 2y = 1$ and $5x + y = 6$,the second equation should be multiplied by
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$1) 3x - 2y = 1$
$2) 5x + y = 6$
To eliminate $y$,the coefficients of $y$ in both equations must be equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.
The coefficient of $y$ in the first equation is $-2$.
The coefficient of $y$ in the second equation is $1$.
To make the coefficient of $y$ in the second equation equal to $2$ (so that $-2y + 2y = 0$),we must multiply the entire second equation by $2$.
224
EasyMCQ
The solution set of $x+y-3=0$ and $3x+3y-9=0$ is ............
A
$\{(1,0)\}$
B
$\{(0,1)\}$
C
an empty set
D
an infinite set

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$x+y-3=0$ --- $(1)$
$3x+3y-9=0$ --- $(2)$
Dividing equation $(2)$ by $3$,we get:
$x+y-3=0$
Since both equations are identical,they represent the same line.
Therefore,every point on the line $x+y=3$ is a solution to the system.
Thus,the system has infinitely many solutions,and the solution set is an infinite set.
225
EasyMCQ
The solution set of $x+y-1=0$ and $3x+3y-2=0$ is ...........
A
$\phi$
B
$x=0, y=1$
C
$x=1, y=0$
D
$x=1, y=1$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$x+y-1=0 \implies x+y=1$ (Equation $1$)
$3x+3y-2=0 \implies 3(x+y)=2 \implies x+y=\frac{2}{3}$ (Equation $2$)
Comparing the coefficients of the system of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{3}$,$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{1}{3}$,and $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-1}{-2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$,the lines are parallel and do not intersect.
Therefore,there is no solution to this system of equations.
The solution set is $\phi$ (the empty set).
226
EasyMCQ
.......... is not a linear equation of two variables.
A
$x = 3y - 1$
B
$x^2 - 5 = 0$
C
$y = 2x + 3$
D
$x - y = 0$

Solution

(B) linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a$,$b$,and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero.
In this equation,the variables $x$ and $y$ must have a degree of $1$.
Let us analyze the options:
$A) x = 3y - 1$ can be written as $x - 3y + 1 = 0$,which is a linear equation in two variables.
$B) x^2 - 5 = 0$ is a quadratic equation in one variable because the degree of $x$ is $2$ and the variable $y$ is absent.
$C) y = 2x + 3$ can be written as $2x - y + 3 = 0$,which is a linear equation in two variables.
$D) x - y = 0$ is a linear equation in two variables.
Therefore,$x^2 - 5 = 0$ is not a linear equation in two variables.
227
EasyMCQ
If $2x + y = 5$ and $y - 1 = 0$,then the value of $x$ is ............
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) Given the equations:
$2x + y = 5$ --- $(1)$
$y - 1 = 0$ --- $(2)$
From equation $(2)$,we get $y = 1$.
Substitute the value of $y = 1$ into equation $(1)$:
$2x + 1 = 5$
$2x = 5 - 1$
$2x = 4$
$x = 4 / 2$
$x = 2$
Therefore,the value of $x$ is $2$.
228
EasyMCQ
If $2x + 3y = 7$ and $3x + 2y = 3$,then the value of $x + y$ is ..........
A
$10$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$2x + 3y = 7$ --- $(1)$
$3x + 2y = 3$ --- $(2)$
Adding equation $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$(2x + 3x) + (3y + 2y) = 7 + 3$
$5x + 5y = 10$
Dividing the entire equation by $5$:
$x + y = 2$
Thus,the value of $x + y$ is $2$.
229
EasyMCQ
If $\frac{x}{2} = \frac{6}{y} = 2$,then the value of $x - y$ is ..........
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given the equations: $\frac{x}{2} = 2$ and $\frac{6}{y} = 2$.
From the first equation: $x = 2 \times 2 = 4$.
From the second equation: $6 = 2y$,which implies $y = \frac{6}{2} = 3$.
Now,calculate the value of $x - y$: $x - y = 4 - 3 = 1$.
Therefore,the correct value is $1$.
230
EasyMCQ
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is $9$ and the difference is $1$. The number is ............
A
$27$
B
$54$
C
$87$
D
$63$

Solution

(B) Let the tens digit be $x$ and the units digit be $y$.
The number is $10x + y$.
According to the problem:
$x + y = 9$ (Equation $1$)
$x - y = 1$ (Equation $2$)
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$:
$(x + y) + (x - y) = 9 + 1$
$2x = 10$
$x = 5$
Substituting $x = 5$ in Equation $1$:
$5 + y = 9$
$y = 4$
Therefore,the number is $10(5) + 4 = 54$.
231
EasyMCQ
The solution set of a pair of equations $x=6$ and $y=4$ is .........
A
$\{(4,6)\}$
B
$\{(3,2)\}$
C
$\{(6,4)\}$
D
$\{(10,2)\}$

Solution

(C) pair of linear equations in two variables $x$ and $y$ is given by $x = 6$ and $y = 4$.
These equations represent lines parallel to the $y$-axis and $x$-axis,respectively.
The point of intersection of these two lines provides the unique solution $(x, y)$.
Substituting the given values,we get the point $(6, 4)$.
Therefore,the solution set is $\{(6, 4)\}$.
232
MediumMCQ
For a pair of equations,if $a_{1} b_{2}-a_{2} b_{1}=0, b_{1} c_{2}-b_{2} c_{1}=0$ and $c_{1} a_{2}-c_{2} a_{1}=0$,then the solution set of the pair of equations is ...........
A
unique
B
$\phi$
C
$\{(1,1)\}$
D
an infinite set

Solution

(D) Given the equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$.
The conditions provided are:
$a_{1}b_{2} - a_{2}b_{1} = 0 \implies \frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}}$
$b_{1}c_{2} - b_{2}c_{1} = 0 \implies \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
$c_{1}a_{2} - c_{2}a_{1} = 0 \implies \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}} = \frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}}$
Combining these,we get $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}} = k$ (where $k$ is a constant).
This implies that the two equations are dependent (coincident lines).
For coincident lines,there are infinitely many solutions.
Therefore,the solution set is an infinite set.
233
MediumMCQ
Four years ago,the sum of the ages of four persons was $40$ years. After two years,the sum of the ages of the same four persons will be ............ years.
A
$64$
B
$48$
C
$42$
D
$10$

Solution

(A) Let the current ages of the four persons be $a, b, c,$ and $d$.
Four years ago,the sum of their ages was $(a-4) + (b-4) + (c-4) + (d-4) = 40$.
This simplifies to $a + b + c + d - 16 = 40$,which means $a + b + c + d = 56$.
This is the sum of their current ages.
After two years,the sum of their ages will be $(a+2) + (b+2) + (c+2) + (d+2)$.
This equals $(a + b + c + d) + 8$.
Substituting the current sum,we get $56 + 8 = 64$ years.
234
EasyMCQ
The solution of $x + y - 1 = 0$ and $2x + 2y - 5 = 0$ is ...........
A
$x = 1, y = 0$
B
not possible
C
$x = 1, y = 1$
D
$x = 0, y = 1$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$1) \, x + y - 1 = 0 \implies x + y = 1$
$2) \, 2x + 2y - 5 = 0 \implies 2(x + y) = 5 \implies x + y = 2.5$
Comparing the two equations,we see that $x + y$ cannot be both $1$ and $2.5$ simultaneously.
Alternatively,checking the ratio of coefficients:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{2}$,$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{1}{2}$,and $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-1}{-5} = \frac{1}{5}$.
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$,the lines are parallel and do not intersect.
Therefore,the system of equations has no solution.
235
EasyMCQ
The solution of $x+y-1=0$ and $2x+2y-2=0$ is ............
A
$\{(1,0)\}$
B
$\{(0,1)\}$
C
an infinite set
D
an empty set

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$x + y - 1 = 0$ --- $(1)$
$2x + 2y - 2 = 0$ --- $(2)$
Divide equation $(2)$ by $2$:
$x + y - 1 = 0$
Since both equations are identical,they represent the same line.
For a system of linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$,if $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$,the system has infinitely many solutions.
Here,$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2} = \frac{-1}{-2} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,the system has infinitely many solutions,which corresponds to an infinite set.
236
EasyMCQ
For a two-digit number,if the sum of its digits is equal to the product of its digits,then the number is .............
A
$11$
B
$23$
C
$10$
D
$22$

Solution

(D) Let the two-digit number be represented as $10x + y$,where $x$ is the tens digit and $y$ is the units digit.
According to the problem,the sum of the digits is equal to the product of the digits:
$x + y = xy$
Rearranging the equation:
$xy - x - y = 0$
Adding $1$ to both sides to factorize:
$xy - x - y + 1 = 1$
$(x - 1)(y - 1) = 1$
Since $x$ and $y$ are digits ($1$ to $9$ for $x$,$0$ to $9$ for $y$),the only integer solution for $(x - 1)(y - 1) = 1$ is:
$x - 1 = 1 \implies x = 2$
$y - 1 = 1 \implies y = 2$
Thus,the number is $10(2) + 2 = 22$.
237
EasyMCQ
The solution set of $x + 2y - 3 = 0$ and $5x + ky + 7 = 0$ is an empty set. The value of $k$ is .......
A
$10$
B
$3$
C
$6$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) For a system of two linear equations $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ to have an empty set (no solution),the lines must be parallel.
This condition is given by $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Given equations are $x + 2y - 3 = 0$ and $5x + ky + 7 = 0$.
Here,$a_1 = 1, b_1 = 2, c_1 = -3$ and $a_2 = 5, b_2 = k, c_2 = 7$.
Applying the condition for parallel lines: $\frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{k}$.
Cross-multiplying gives $k = 5 \times 2 = 10$.
Checking the inequality condition: $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-3}{7}$. Since $\frac{1}{5} \neq \frac{-3}{7}$,the condition holds.
Therefore,the value of $k$ is $10$.
238
MediumMCQ
The solution set of $2x + 3y = 5$ and $4x + ky = 10$ is an infinite set. The value of $k$ is ...........
A
$3$
B
$6$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) For a system of two linear equations $a_1x + b_1y = c_1$ and $a_2x + b_2y = c_2$ to have infinitely many solutions,the coefficients must satisfy the condition: $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.
Given equations are $2x + 3y = 5$ and $4x + ky = 10$.
Here,$a_1 = 2, b_1 = 3, c_1 = 5$ and $a_2 = 4, b_2 = k, c_2 = 10$.
Substituting these values into the condition: $\frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{k} = \frac{5}{10}$.
Simplifying the ratios: $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{k} = \frac{1}{2}$.
From $\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{k}$,we get $k = 3 \times 2 = 6$.
239
MediumMCQ
If the sum of two numbers is $20$ and their difference is $8,$ then the larger number is ...........
A
$6$
B
$20$
C
$14$
D
$18$

Solution

(C) Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y,$ where $x > y.$
According to the problem:
$x + y = 20$ (Equation $1$)
$x - y = 8$ (Equation $2$)
Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$:
$(x + y) + (x - y) = 20 + 8$
$2x = 28$
$x = 14$
Substituting $x = 14$ in Equation $1$:
$14 + y = 20$
$y = 20 - 14 = 6$
The two numbers are $14$ and $6.$ The larger number is $14.$
240
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pairs of linear equations: $8y - 3x = 5xy$,$6y - 5x = -2xy$.
A
$(1, 2), \left(\frac{12}{6}, \frac{14}{17}\right)$
B
$(0, 2), \left(\frac{20}{15}, \frac{9}{3}\right)$
C
$(7, 0), \left(\frac{22}{31}, \frac{7}{20}\right)$
D
$(0, 0), \left(\frac{22}{31}, \frac{11}{23}\right)$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$8y - 3x = 5xy$ ---$(1)$
$6y - 5x = -2xy$ ---$(2)$
Case $1$: If $x = 0$,then from $(1)$,$8y = 0 \implies y = 0$. Checking in $(2)$,$6(0) - 5(0) = -2(0)(0) \implies 0 = 0$. Thus,$(0, 0)$ is a solution.
Case $2$: If $x \neq 0$ and $y \neq 0$,divide both equations by $xy$:
$(1)$ $\implies \frac{8}{x} - \frac{3}{y} = 5$
$(2)$ $\implies \frac{6}{x} - \frac{5}{y} = -2$
Let $u = \frac{1}{x}$ and $v = \frac{1}{y}$.
$8u - 3v = 5$ ---$(3)$
$6u - 5v = -2$ ---$(4)$
Multiply $(3)$ by $5$ and $(4)$ by $3$:
$40u - 15v = 25$
$18u - 15v = -6$
Subtracting: $22u = 31 \implies u = \frac{31}{22} \implies x = \frac{22}{31}$.
Substitute $u$ in $(3)$: $8(\frac{31}{22}) - 3v = 5 \implies \frac{124}{11} - 3v = 5 \implies 3v = \frac{124}{11} - 5 = \frac{69}{11} \implies v = \frac{23}{11} \implies y = \frac{11}{23}$.
Thus,the solutions are $(0, 0)$ and $\left(\frac{22}{31}, \frac{11}{23}\right)$.
241
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations: $\frac{8}{a} - \frac{9}{b} = 1$ and $\frac{10}{a} + \frac{6}{b} = 7$.
A
$(2, 3)$
B
$(3, 2)$
C
$(7, 1)$
D
$(6, 0)$

Solution

(A) Let $x = \frac{1}{a}$ and $y = \frac{1}{b}$. The equations become:
$8x - 9y = 1$ ---$(1)$
$10x + 6y = 7$ ---$(2)$
Multiply equation $(1)$ by $2$ and equation $(2)$ by $3$ to eliminate $y$:
$16x - 18y = 2$ ---$(3)$
$30x + 18y = 21$ ---$(4)$
Adding $(3)$ and $(4)$:
$46x = 23 \implies x = \frac{23}{46} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Since $x = \frac{1}{a}$,we have $a = 2$.
Substitute $x = \frac{1}{2}$ into $(1)$:
$8(\frac{1}{2}) - 9y = 1 \implies 4 - 9y = 1 \implies 9y = 3 \implies y = \frac{1}{3}$.
Since $y = \frac{1}{b}$,we have $b = 3$.
Thus,$(a, b) = (2, 3)$.
242
EasyMCQ
The general form of a linear equation in two variables is .......... (where,$a^{2}+b^{2} \neq 0$).
A
$ax^{2}+bx+c=0$
B
$ax^{2}+by+c=0$
C
$ax+by+c=0$
D
$ax+b=0$

Solution

(C) linear equation in two variables $x$ and $y$ is an equation that can be written in the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a$,$b$,and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero.
This condition is mathematically expressed as $a^{2} + b^{2} \neq 0$,which ensures that at least one of the coefficients of the variables is non-zero.
Therefore,the correct general form is $ax + by + c = 0$.
243
EasyMCQ
For the linear equation of two variables $ax + by + c = 0$,$\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots$ is not true.
A
$a \neq 0, b \neq 0$
B
$a \neq 0, b = 0$
C
$a = 0, b \neq 0$
D
$a = 0, b = 0$

Solution

(D) linear equation in two variables is defined as an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a$,$b$,and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero simultaneously.
If $a = 0$ and $b = 0$,the equation becomes $0x + 0y + c = 0$,which simplifies to $c = 0$. This does not represent a linear equation in two variables because the variables $x$ and $y$ are eliminated.
Therefore,the condition $a = 0$ and $b = 0$ is not true for a linear equation in two variables.
244
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a linear equation in two variables?
A
$x^{2}+x-3=0$
B
$x^{2}+y=0$
C
$x-3=y^{2}$
D
$x+3=y$

Solution

(D) linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a$,$b$,and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero.
In this form,the variables $x$ and $y$ must have an exponent of $1$.
Checking the options:
$A$: $x^{2}+x-3=0$ is a quadratic equation in one variable.
$B$: $x^{2}+y=0$ is not linear because the variable $x$ has an exponent of $2$.
$C$: $x-3=y^{2}$ is not linear because the variable $y$ has an exponent of $2$.
$D$: $x+3=y$ can be rewritten as $x - y + 3 = 0$,which fits the standard form $ax + by + c = 0$ with $a=1, b=-1, c=3$.
Therefore,$x+3=y$ is a linear equation in two variables.
245
EasyMCQ
............ is not a linear equation in two variables.
A
$6x - 5 = y$
B
$x - 6y = 0$
C
$6x + y = 7$
D
$x^{2} - 6x + 7 = 0$

Solution

(D) linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a, b,$ and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero. The degree of the variables must be $1$.
In the equation $x^{2} - 6x + 7 = 0$,the highest power (degree) of the variable $x$ is $2$. Therefore,it is a quadratic equation,not a linear equation.
The other options,$6x - 5 = y$,$x - 6y = 0$,and $6x + y = 7$,are all linear equations in two variables because the degree of the variables is $1$.
246
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a linear equation in two variables?
A
$\frac{x}{2} + \frac{3}{x} = y$
B
$3y - x = \frac{1}{y}$
C
$x^{2} - 2 = y^{2}$
D
$x = y$

Solution

(D) linear equation in two variables is an equation of the form $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a, b,$ and $c$ are real numbers and $a$ and $b$ are not both zero.
$1$. In option $A$,the term $\frac{3}{x}$ makes it a non-linear equation.
$2$. In option $B$,the term $\frac{1}{y}$ makes it a non-linear equation.
$3$. In option $C$,the variables have a degree of $2$,making it a quadratic equation.
$4$. In option $D$,$x = y$ can be written as $1x - 1y + 0 = 0$,which fits the standard form of a linear equation in two variables with degree $1$.
247
EasyMCQ
In the pair of equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$,if ............ then it has a unique solution.
A
$a_{1}b_{2} \neq a_{2}b_{1}$
B
$a_{1}b_{2} = b_{1}a_{2}$
C
$b_{1}c_{2} = c_{1}b_{2}$
D
$c_{1}a_{2} = a_{1}c_{2}$

Solution

(A) For a pair of linear equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$,the condition for a unique solution is that the lines must intersect at exactly one point.
This occurs when the ratios of the coefficients of $x$ and $y$ are not equal,i.e.,$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} \neq \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}}$.
By cross-multiplying this inequality,we get $a_{1}b_{2} \neq a_{2}b_{1}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
248
EasyMCQ
In the pair of linear equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$,if $\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots$,then the system has infinitely many solutions.
A
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} \neq \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} \neq \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
B
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} \neq \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
C
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
D
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} \neq \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$

Solution

(C) For a pair of linear equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$:
$1$. If $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} \neq \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}}$,the lines intersect at a single point,resulting in a unique solution.
$2$. If $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} \neq \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$,the lines are parallel,resulting in no solution.
$3$. If $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$,the lines are coincident,meaning they overlap at every point,resulting in infinitely many solutions.
Therefore,the condition for infinitely many solutions is $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$.
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In the pair of equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$,if $\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots$ then there is no solution (the solution set is an empty set).
A
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} \neq \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
B
$\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} \neq \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}}$
C
$\frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} = \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$
D
$\frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}} = \frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}}$

Solution

(A) For a pair of linear equations $a_{1}x + b_{1}y + c_{1} = 0$ and $a_{2}x + b_{2}y + c_{2} = 0$,the condition for having no solution is that the lines represented by the equations are parallel.
This occurs when the ratios of the coefficients of $x$ and $y$ are equal,but they are not equal to the ratio of the constant terms.
The mathematical condition for this is $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}} = \frac{b_{1}}{b_{2}} \neq \frac{c_{1}}{c_{2}}$.
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The solution set of the pair of equations,$x=1$ and $y=2$ is ..........
A
$\{(1, 2)\}$
B
$(1, 2)$
C
$\{(2, 1)\}$
D
$\{(1, 1)\}$

Solution

(A) The given equations are $x = 1$ and $y = 2$.
These equations represent two lines in a Cartesian plane.
The line $x = 1$ is a vertical line passing through the point $(1, 0)$ on the $x$-axis.
The line $y = 2$ is a horizontal line passing through the point $(0, 2)$ on the $y$-axis.
The intersection point of these two lines is the point where the $x$-coordinate is $1$ and the $y$-coordinate is $2$.
Therefore,the solution set is the set containing the ordered pair $(1, 2)$,which is written as $\{(1, 2)\}$.

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