CBSE FOUNDATION (Alpha-Infinity Batch)
CLASS X MATHEMATICS Total Marks : 30
Time : 1 Hour
PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES
* Choose the right answer from the given options. [1 Marks [27]
Each]
1. If ABCD is a rectangle shown in Fig. then
(A) x = 10, y = 2 (B) x = 12, y = 8 (C) x = 2, y = 10 (D) x = 20, y = 0
Ans. : A
2. In Fig. graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these
linear equations is
(A) consistent with unique solution
(B) consistent with infinitely many solutions
(C) inconsistent
(D) inconsistent but can be made consistent by extending these lines
Ans. : A
3. The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines
which are:
(A) parallel (B) intersecting at (b, a)
(C) coinctent (D) intersecting at (a, b)
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Ans. : (D)intersecting at (a, b)
Equations x = a and y = b represent lines parallel to y -axis and x -
axis respectively intersecting at (a, b).
4. The area of the triangle formed by the line x
+
y
= 1 with the
a b
coordinate axes is
(A) ab (B) 1
2
ab (C) 1
4
ab (D) 2ab
Ans. : (B) 1
2
ab
Line cuts the coordinate axes at and to
x y
+ = 1 A(a, 0) B(0, b)
a b
form △OAB . Area of △OAB =
1
2
(OA × OB) =
1
2
ab
5. The point of intersection of the line representd by 3x − y = 3 and
y -axis is given by
(A) (0, −3) (B) (0, 3) (C) (2, 0) (D) (−2, 0)
Ans. : (A)(0, −3)
The equation of y -axis is x = 0 . Solving 3x − y = 3 and x = 0 , we
obtain y = −3 Hence, the point of intersection is (0, −3).
6. The following pair of lines are non-intersecting. Which of the
following statements is true?
(A) a1
a2
=
b1
b2
=
c1
c2
(B) a1
a2
=
b1
b2
≠
c1
c2
(C) a1
a2
=
b1
b2
=
c1
c2
(D) a1
a2
≠
b1
b2
≠
c1
c2
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Ans. : (B) a1
a2
=
b1
b2
≠
c1
c2
If , then the lines representing linear equations
a1 b1 c1
= ≠
a2 b2 c2
a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 are parallel and hence non-
intersecting.
7. 3 chairs and 1 table cost Rs. 900; whereas 5 chairs and 3 tables
cost Rs. 2,100. If the cost of 1 chair is Rs. x and the cost of 1 table
is Rs. y , then the situation can be represented algebraically as
(A) 3x + y = 900, 3x + 5y = 2100
(B) x + 3y = 900, 3x + 5y = 2100
(C) 3x + y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100
(D) x + 3y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100
Ans. : (c)
3x + y = 900, 5x + 3y = 2100
8. If the pair ot linear equations x − y = 1, x + ky = 5 has a unique
solution x = 2, y = 1 . then the value of k is :
(A) -2 (B) -3 (C) 3 (D) 4
Ans. : (c)
Given that x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of given system of equation.
Put x = 2, y = 1 in equation x + ky = 5 , we obtain
2+ k = 5
⇒ k = 5− 2 = 3
9. The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and −3x − 6y+ 1 = 0
(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions
(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
Ans. : (d)
Here, ,
a1 a1 1 −1
= = =
a2 a2 −3 3
b1 2 1 c1 5
= = − and = = 5
b2 −6 3 c2 1
a1 b1 c1
∴ = ≠ .
a2 b2 c2
So, the given system has no solution.
10. The pair of equations 2x + 3y = 5 and 4x + 6y = 15 has
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(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions
(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
Ans. : (d)
Here,
a1 2 1
= =
a2 4 2
b1 3 1
= = and
b2 6 2
c1 −5 1
= =
c2 −15 3
So, the given system has no solution.
11. The system Kx − y = 2 and 6x − 2y = 3 has a unique solution only
when
(A) K = 0 (B) K ≠ 0 (C) K = 3 (D) K ≠ 3
Ans. : (d)
For a unique solution, we have
a1 b1
≠
a2 b2
K −1
∴ ≠ ⇒ K ≠ 3
6 −2
12. The coach of a cricket team buys 7 bats and 6 balls for Rs. 13200 .
Later be buys 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs. 5900 . Finds the cost of
each bat.
(A) Rs. 1700 (B) Rs. 1600 (C) Rs. 1800 (D) Rs. 1000
Ans. : (c)
Let the cost of each bat be Rs. x and cost of each ball be Rs. y.
Then, 7x + 6y = 13200
and 3x + 5y = 5900
On multiplying (i) by 5 , (ii) by 6 and subtracting the results, we get
35x − 18x = 66000 − 35400
⇒ 17x = 30600
30600
⇒ x = = Rs. 1800
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13. Which of the following is not a solution of the pair of equations
3x − 2y = 4 and 6x − 4y = 8 ?
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(A) x = 2, y = 1 (B) x = 4, y = 4 (C) x = 6, y = 7 (D) x = 5, y = 3
Ans. : (d)
The value of y for x = 5 is
3
2
x− 2 = which is not equal to given value is of.
3
2
(5) − 2 =
11
Hence, the correct option is (d).
14. If a pair of linear equations is inconsistent then their graph lines
will be
(A) Parallel (B) always coincident
(C) always intersecting (D) intersecting or coincident
Ans. : (a)
If a pair of linear equations is inconsistent then their graph lines will
be parallel.
15. The graphs of the equations 6x − 2y + 9 = 0 and 3x − y + 12 = 0
are two lines which are
(A) coincident (B) parallel
(C) intersecting exactly at one (D) perpendicular to each other
point
Ans. : (b)
a1
a2
=
6
3
=
2
1
,
b1
b2
=
−2
−1
=
2
1
and c1
c2
=
9
12
=
3
a1 b1 c1
∴ = ≠
a2 b2 c2
So, the system is inconsistent and hence the lines are parallel.
16. In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD , it is being given that
∠A = (x + y + 10) , ∠B = (y + 20)
∘ ∘
∠C = (x + y − 30)
∘
and
∠D = (x + y)
∘
. Then ∠B = ?
(A) 70
∘
(B) 80
∘
(C) 100
∘
(D) 110
∘
Ans. : (c)
∘
∠A + ∠C = 180
∘
x + y + 10 + x + y − 30 = 180 .
( ∵ ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral
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⇒ 2x + 2y − 20 = 180
200
⇒ x+ y =
2
⇒ x + y = 100......(i)
and ∠B + ∠D = 180 ∘
∘ ∘
y + 20 + x + y = 180
∵ ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral
∘
⇒ x + 2y = 160 . . . . (ii)
On solving eq. (i) and (ii)
∘ ∘ ∘
∴ x = 100 − 60 = 40
∘ ∘
∴ ∠B = y + 20 = 60 + 20 = 80
17. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15 . The number
obtained by interchanging the digits exceeds the given number by
9 . The number is
(A) 96 (B) 69 (C) 87 (D) 78
Ans. : (d)
Let the ten's digit be x and the unit's digit be y . Then,
x + y = 15 … … (i)
and (10y + x) − (10x + y) = 9
y − x = 1 … … (ii)
On solving eq. (i) and (ii), we get
x = 7 and y = 8
∴ Required number 10x + y
= 10 × 7 + 8 = 70 + 8 = 78
18. The larger of the two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller
by 18 . Find smaller angle.
∘
(A) 81
∘
(B) ∘
70 (C) ∘
99 (D) ∘
80
Ans. : (a)
According to the question.
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x − y = 18...(i)
x + y = 180...(ii)
Solving eq. (i) and (ii), we get
x = 99 and y = 81
∴ smaller angle = 81 .
∘
19. The sum of two numbers is 1000 and the difference between their
squares is 256000 . Find the largest number.
(A) 628 (B) 372 (C) 700 (D) 640
Ans. : (a)
Let the larger number be x and the smaller number be y .
Then, x + y = 1000 … (i)
and x − y = 256000......(ii) .
2 2
On dividing eq. (ii) by (i), we get
2 2
x −y 256000
= ⇒ x − y = 256.....(iii)
x+y 1000
On solving eq. (i) and (iii), we get
x = 628 and y = 372
Hence, larger number = 628 .
20. The pair of equations y = 0 and y = −5 has
(A) One solution (B) Two solution
(C) Three solution (D) No solution
Ans. : (d)
Both the lines y = 0 and y = −5 represent parallel lines. Hence they
do not intersect and don't have a solution.
Hence, the correct option is (d).
21. The value of for which the system of linear equations
k
x + 2y = 3, 5x + ky + 7 = 0 is inconsistent is
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(A) −
14
3
(B) 2
5
(C) 5 (D) 10
Ans. : (d)
x + 2y − 3 = 0
5x + ky + 7 = 0
For inconsistent solution,
a1 b1 c1
= ≠
a2 b2 c2
1 2 −3
⇒ = ≠
5 k 7
⇒k = 10
22. If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines
represented by them are
(A) parallel (B) intersecting or coincident
(C) always coincident (D) always intersecting
Ans. : (b)
Intersecting or Coincident
23. The values of x and y satisfying the two equations
32x + 33y = 34, 33x + 32y = 31 respectively are :
(A) −1, 2 (B) −1, 4 (C) 1, −2 (D) −1, −4
Ans. : (a)
The given equations are,
32x + 33y = 24
and 33x + 32y = 31
Subtract eq. (ii) from eq. (i)
−x + y = 3 or y = 3 + x
Put this value of y in (i), we get
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32x + 33(3 + x) = 34
⇒ 32x + 99 + 33x = 34
⇒ 65x = 34 − 99
⇒ 65x = −65 or x = −1
Also, y = 3 + x
y = 3 + (−1)
Hence, the correct solution is x = −1 and y = 2 .
24. Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of the lines
is 3x − 2y = 5 . The equation of the second line can be
(A) 9x + 8y = 7 (B) −12x − 8y = 7
(C) −12x + 8y = 7 (D) 12x + 8y = 7
Ans. : (c)
−12x + 8y = 7 The given equation is
3x − 2y = 5
According to the condition that if two lines a1 x + b1 y + c1 = 0 and
a x + b y + c = 0 are parallel
2 2 2
then, a1
a2
=
b1
b2
≠
c1
c2
Taking option (c) and applying the above condition on it and in the
given equation.
or 3
−12
=
−2
8
≠
5
25. The value of , for the which the pair of linear equations
k
x + y − 4 = 0, 2x + ky − 3 = 0 have no solution, is
(A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 6 (D) 8
Ans. : (b)
For no solution Here, a ,
a1 b1 c1
= ↑ 1 = 1, a2 = 2, b1 = 1, b2 = k
a2 b2 c2
c1 = −4, c2 = −3
So, 1
2
=
1
Therefore, k = 1×2
1
= 2
26. Perimeter of a rectangle whose length ( l ) is 4 cm more than
twice its breadth (b) is 14 cm . The pair of linear equations
representing the above information is
(A) l + 4 = 2b (B) l − b = 4 (C) l = 2b + 4 (D) l = 2b + 4
2(l + b) = 14 2(l + b) = 14 l + b = 14 2(l + b) = 14
Ans. : (d)
l = 2b + 4
2(l + b) = 14
To solve the above question, let us break the statement into parts.
It says that perimeter is 14 cm
∴ 2(1 + b) = 14
Also, length is 4 cm more than twice its breadth.
⇒ Length = 2 × Breadth + 4
∴ l = 2b + 4
27. The value of k for which the pair of linear equations 3x + 5y = 8
and kx + 15y = 24 has infinitely many solutions, is
(A) 3 (B) 9 (C) 5 (D) 15
Ans. : (b)
For infinitely many solutions,
a1 b1 c1
= =
a2 b2 c2
Here, a 1 = 3, a2 = k, b1 = 5, b2 = 15, c1 = −8 ,
c2 = −24
So, 3
k
=
5
15
−8
−24
3 1
⇒ =
k 3
⇒ k = 9
* A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of [3]
Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
28. Statement-1 (A): The system of linear equations 3x + 5y − 4 = 0
and 15x + 25y − 25 = 0 is inconsistent.
Statement-2 (R): The pair of linear equations a x + b y + c = 0 1 1 1
and a represents parallel lines, if .
a1 b1 c1
2x + b2 y + c2 = 0 = ≠
a2 b2 c2
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct
explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement- 2 is not a
correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
Ans.: (A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a
correct explanation for Statement-1.
29. Statement-1 (A) If a pair of linear equations represent coincident
lines, then the equations are consistent and have a unique
solution.
Statement-2 (R) A pair of linear equations a x + b y + c = 0 and
1 1 1
a2 x + b2 y + c2 = 0 represents coincident lines iff a1
a2
=
b1
b2
=
c1
c2
.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct
explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement- 2 is not a
correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
Ans. : (D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
30. Statement-1 (A): The system of equations 2x + y + 9 = 0 and
x + 3y + 7 = 0 is consistent having unique solution.
Statement-2 (R): The system of equations ax + by + c = 0 and
px + qy + r = 0 is always consistent with unique solution, if
aq ≠ bp .
(A) Statement-1 and Statement-2 are True; Statement-2 is a correct
explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 and Statement-2 are True; Statement-2 is not a correct
explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
Ans. : (A)Statement-1 and Statement-2 are True; Statement-2 is a
correct explanation for Statement-1.
The system of equations ax + by + c = 0 and px + qy + r = 0 is
consistent, if a
p
≠
b
q
i.e. aq ≠ bp . So, statement- 2 is true.
For the system of equations 2x + y + 9 = 0 and x + 3y + 7 = 0 , we
find that 2
1
≠
1
3
. So, it is a consistent system with unique solution.
So, statement- 1 is also true and statement- 2 is a correct
explanation for statement-1. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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