- Introduction
When two linear equations are given, they can have three types of solutions- unique solution, no solution, and infinite solutions. The type of solution depends on the coefficients and constants of the equations.
- Analysis of the Equations
The given pair of linear equations are:
X + 3Y = 4
3X + Y = 5
To determine the type of solution for this pair of linear equations, we can use the elimination method. In this method, we add or subtract the equations to eliminate one of the variables.
- Elimination Method
To eliminate Y, we can multiply the first equation by 3 and the second equation by -1.
3(X + 3Y) = 12
-1(3X + Y) = -5
On simplification, we get:
3X + 9Y = 12
-3X - Y = -5
Adding both equations, we get:
8Y = 7
Y = 7/8
- Substitution Method
Now that we have found the value of Y, we can substitute it in either of the equations to find the value of X.
Using the first equation, we get:
X + 3(7/8) = 4
X + 21/8 = 32/8
X = 11/8
- Conclusion
Therefore, the pair of linear equations X + 3Y = 4 and 3X + Y = 5 has a unique solution, which is X = 11/8 and Y = 7/8.