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Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Previous Year Questions 2024

Q1: The pair of linear equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and – 3x = 6y – 1 has.      (2024)
(a) unique solution
(b) exactly two solutions
(c) infinitely many solutions
(d) no solution 

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Ans: (d)
x + 2y + 5 = 0 
On comparing with 
a1x + b1y + c1 = 0, we get a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = 5 – 3x = 6y – 1 
3x + 6y – 1 = 0 
On comparing with a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, we get a2 = 3, b2 = 6, c2 = – 1
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Q2: If 2x + y = 13 and 4x – y = 17, find the value of (x – y).      (2024)

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Ans:
2x + y = 13 ...(i)  
4x – y = 17 ...(ii)
On adding eqn.(i) and eqn.(ii)
6x = 30
x = 5
Put the value of x in eqn.(i)  
2 × 5 + y = 13
⇒10 + y = 13 y = 3
So,  x – y = 5 – 3
= 2


Previous Year Questions 2023

Q3: The pair of linear equations 2x = 5y + 6 and 15y = 6x - 18 represents two lines which are   (2023)
(a) intersecting
(b) parallel
(c) coincident
(d) either intersecting or parallel  

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Ans: (c)
Sol: The given pair of linear equations is 2x = 5y+ 6 and 15y = 6x - 18
i.e ., 2x - 5y - 6 = 0  and 6x- 15y- 18 = 0
As, 2/6 = -5/-15 = -6/-18
i.e.. 1 /3 = 1 / 3 = 1/3
Therefore, the lines are coincident.


Q4: If the pair of linear equations x - y = 1, x + ky = 5 has a unique solution x = 2, y = 1. then the value of k    (2023)
(a) -2
(b) -3
(c) 3
(d) 4

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Ans: (c)
Sol: x + ky = 5
At x = 2,  y = 1
2 + k.1 = 5
∴ k = 3


Q5: The pair of linear equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and -3x - 6y + 1 = 0 has   (2023)
(a) A unique solution
(b) Exactly two solutions
(c) Infinitely many solutions
(d) No solution

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Ans: (d)


Q6: Solve the pair of equations x = 5 and y = 7 graphically.   (2023)

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Ans: Given equations are

x = 5 ---------------(i)
y = 7  ---------------(ii)
Draw the line x = 5 parallel to the y-axis and y= 7 parallel to the x-axis.
∴ The graph of equation (i) and (ii) is as follows
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
The lines x = 5 and y = 7 intersect each other at (5, 7).


Q7: Using the graphical method, find whether pair of equations x = 0 and y = -3 is consistent or not.   (2023)

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Ans: Given pair of equations are

x = 0    ------(i)
and y = -3    ------(ii)
x = 0 means y-axis and draw a line y = -3 parallel to x-axis. The graph of given equations (i) and (ii) is
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

The lines intersect each other at (0, -3). Therefore, the given pair of equations Is consistent.


Q8: Half of the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 13. Find the numbers.   (2023)

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Ans: Let x and y be two numbers such that x> y
According to the question,
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
and x + 2y = 13 ---- (ii)
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
3y = 9
⇒ y = 3
Substitute y = 3 in (i) we get
x - 3 = 4
⇒  x = 7


Q9: (A) If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a fraction reduces to 1 It becomes 1/2 if we only add 1 to the denominator. What is the fraction?
OR
(B) For which value of 'k' will the following pair of linear equations have no solution?   (2023)
3x + y = 1
(2k - 1)x + (k - 1)y = 2k + 1

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Ans: (A) Let required fraction be x/y
According to question,
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
⇒ x + 1 = y - 1
⇒ x = y-2                      ...(i)
Also, Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
⇒ 2x = y + 1              ...(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii), we get
2y — 4 = y + 1
y = 5
∴ x = 3
Required fraction x/y is 3/5
OR
(B) 3x + y = 1
(2k - 1 )x + (k - 1 )y = 2k + 1
For no solution; Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
2k - 1 = 3k - 3
⇒ k = 2
Also, Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
2k + 1 ≠ k - 1
⇒ k ≠ -2


Q10: Two schools 'P' and 'Q' decided to award prizes to their students for two games of Hockey Rs. x per student and Cricket Rs. y per student. School 'P' decided to award a total of Rs.  9,500 for the two games to 5 and 4 students respectively, while school 'Q' decided to award Rs.  7,370 for the two games to 4 and 3 students respectively.

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Based on the given information, answer the following questions.
(i) Represent the following information algebraically (in terms of x and y).
(ii) (a) What is the prize amount for hockey?

OR

(b) Prize amount on which game is more and by how much?
(iii) What will be the total prize amount if there are 2 students each from two games?
   (2023)

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Ans: (i) For Hockey, the amount given to per student =  x
For cricket, the amount given to per student = y
From the question,
5x + 4y =9500    (i)
4x + 3y = 7370   (ii)

(ii) (a) Multiply (1) by 3 and (2) by 4 and then subtracting, we get

15x + 12y- (16x + 12y) = 28500 - 29480
  - x = - 980
  x = 980
The prize amount given for hockey is Rs. 980 per student
(b) Multiply (1) by 4 and (2) by 5 and then subtracting, we get
20x + 16y- 20x - 15y = 38000 - 36850
  y = 1150
The prize amount given for cricket is more than hockey by (1150 - 980) = 170.
(iii) Total prize amount = 2 x 980 + 2 x 1150
= Rs. (1960 + 2300) = Rs. 4260


Previous Year Questions 2022

Q11: The pair of lines represented by the linear equations 3x + 2y = 7 and 4x + 8y -11 = 0 are   (2022)
(a) perpendicular
(b) parallel
(c) intersecting 
(d) coincident 

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Ans: (c)
Sol: Clearly, from the graph, we can see that both lines intersect each other.
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Q12: The pair of equations y = 2 and y = - 3 has    (2022)
(a) one solution
(b) two solutions
(c) infinitely many solutions
(d) no solution 

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Ans: (d)
Sol: Given equations are, y = 2 and y = - 3.
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Clearly, from the graph, we can see that both equations are parallel to each other.
So, there will be no solution.


Q13: A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years time, he will be twice as old as his son. The sum of the present ages of the father and the son is   (2022)
(a) 36 years
(b) 48 years
(c) 60 years
(d) 42 years

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Ans: (b)
Sol: Let age of father be 'x' years and age of son be 'y' years.
According to the question, x = 3y ..(i)
and x + 12 = 2 (y + 12) ⇒ x - 2y = 12 ..(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get x = 36, y = 12
∴ x + y = 48 years


Q14: If 17x - 19y = 53 and 19x - 17y = 55, then the value of (x + y) is   (2022)
(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 3
(d) -3 
 

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Ans: (a)
Sol: Given,17x - 19y = 53 ...(i)
and 19x  - 17y = 55 _(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 19 and (ii) by 17, and by subtracting we get,
323x - 361y -(323x - 289y) = 1007 - 935
⇒ - 72 y = 72
⇒ y = - 1
Putting y = - 1 in (i), we get,
17x - 19 (-1) = 53
⇒ 17x = 53 - 19
⇒ = 17x = 34
x = 2  
∴ x + y = 2 - 1
= 1


Previous Year Questions 2021

Q15: The value of k. for which the pair of linear equations x + y - 4 = 0, 2x + ky - 3 = 0 have no solution, is   (2021)
(a) 0
(b) 2
(c) 6
(d) 8

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Ans: (b)


Q16: The solution of the pair of linear equations x = -5 and y = 6 is  (2021)
(a) (-5, 6)
(b) (-5, 0)
(c) (0, 6)
(d) (0, 0)

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Ans: (a)
Sol: (-5, 6) is the solution of x = -5 and y = 6.

Q17: The value of k for which the pair of linear equations 3x +  5y = 8    and kx + 15y = 24 has infinitely many solutions, is   (2021)
(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 5
(d) 15

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Ans: (b)
Sol: For. infinitely many solutions
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Q18: The values of x and y satisfying the two equations 32x + 33y = 34, 33x + 32y = 31 respectively are:  (2021)
(a) -1, 2
(b) -1, 4
(c) 1, -2
(d) -1, -4

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Ans: (a)
Sol: 32x + 33y = 34 ...(i)
33x + 32y = 31 ...(ii)
Adding equation (i) and (ii) and subtracting equation (ii) from (i),
we get 65x + 65y = 65 or x + y = 1 ...(iii)
and - x + y = 3 ...(iv)
Adding equation (iii) and (iv),
we get y = 2
Substituting the value of y in equation (iii),
x = -1


Q19: 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   (2021)
(a) 9x + 8 y = 7
(b) - 12 x - 8 y = 7
(c) - 12 x + 8y = 7
(d) 12x + 8y = 7

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Ans: (c)
Sol: If two lines a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 are parallel, then
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
It can only possible between 3x - 2y = 5 and -12x + 8y = 7.


Q20: The sum of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is 18. If the denominator is increased by 2, the fraction reduces to 1/3. Find the fraction.  (2021)

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Ans:  5/13
Let the numerator be x and the denominator be y of the fractions. Then, the fraction = x /y.
Given , x + y = 13 - (i)
and Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
⇒ 3x - y = 2 . . (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
4x = 20 ⇒ x = 5
Put the value of x in (i), we get
5+ y= 18
⇒ y = 13
∴ The required fraction is 5/13


Q21: Find the value of K for which the system of equations x + 2y = 5 and 3x + ky + 15 = 0 has no solution.  (2021)

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Ans:  Given, the system of equations

x + 2y = 5
3k + ky = - 15 has no solution.
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
For K = 6 the given system of equations has no solution.


Q22: Case study-based question is compulsory.
A book store shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading. He has variety of books in his store related to fiction, stories and quizzes etc. He takes a fixed charge for the first two days and an additional charge for subsequent day Amruta paid ₹22 for a book and kept for 6 days: while Radhika paid ₹16 for keeping the book for 4 days.
Assume that the fixed charge be ₹x and additional charge (per day) be ₹y.
Based on the above information, answer any four of the following questions.

(i) The situation of amount paid by Radhika. is algebraically represented by   (2021)
(a) x - 4 y = 16
(b) x + 4 y = 16
(c) x - 2 y = 16
(d) x + 2 y = 16 

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Ans: (d)
Sol: For Amruta, x + (6 - 2)y = 22
i. e., x + 4y = 22      ...(i)
For Radhika, x + (4 - 2)y = 16 i.e.,x + 2y = 16     ...(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii). we get
x = 10 and y = 3
i.e., Fixed charges (x) = 710       ...(iii)
and additional charges per subsequent day
(y) = ₹ 3                ...(iv)
x + 2 y = 16  [From equation (ii)]

(ii) The situation of amount paid by Amruta. is algebraically represented by   (2021)
(a) x - 2y = 11
(b) x - 2y = 22
(c) x + 4 y = 22
(d) x - 4 y = 11 

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Ans: (c)
Sol: For Amruta, x + (6 - 2)y = 22
i. e., x + 4y = 22      ...(i)
For Radhika, x + (4 - 2)y = 16 i.e.,x + 2y = 16     ...(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii). we get
x = 10 and y = 3
i.e., Fixed charges (x) = 710       ...(iii)
and additional charges per subsequent day
(y) = ₹ 3                ...(iv)
x + 4 y = 22  [From equation (i)]

(iii) What are the fixed charges for a book?  (2021)
(a) ₹ 9
(b) ₹ 10
(c) ₹ 13
(d) ₹ 15

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Ans: (b)
Sol: For Amruta, x + (6 - 2)y = 22
i. e., x + 4y = 22      ...(i)
For Radhika, x + (4 - 2)y = 16 i.e.,x + 2y = 16     ...(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii). we get
x = 10 and y = 3
i.e., Fixed charges (x) = 710       ...(iii)
and additional charges per subsequent day
(y) = ₹ 3                ...(iv)
x = ₹ 10  [From equation (iii)]

(iv) What are the additional charges for each subsequent day for a book?  (2021)
(a) ₹ 6
(b) ₹ 5
(c) ₹ 4
(d) ₹ 3 

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Ans: (d)
Sol: For Amruta, x + (6 - 2)y = 22
i. e., x + 4y = 22      ...(i)
For Radhika, x + (4 - 2)y = 16 i.e.,x + 2y = 16     ...(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii). we get
x = 10 and y = 3
i.e., Fixed charges (x) = 710       ...(iii)
and additional charges per subsequent day
(y) = ₹ 3                ...(iv)
y = ₹ 3  [From equation (iv)]

(v) What is the total amount paid by both, if both of them have kept the book for 2 more days?  (2021)
(a) ₹ 35
(b) ₹ 52
(c) ₹ 50
(d) ₹ 58

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Ans: (c)
For Amruta, x + (6 - 2)y = 22
i. e., x + 4y = 22      ...(i)
For Radhika, x + (4 - 2)y = 16 i.e.,x + 2y = 16     ...(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii). we get
x = 10 and y = 3
i.e., Fixed charges (x) = 710       ...(iii)
and additional charges per subsequent day
(y) = ₹ 3                ...(iv)
Total amount paid for 2 more days by both
= (x + 4 y) + 2 y + (x + 2y ) + 2 y
= 2 x + 10y
= 2 x 10 + 10 x 3
= ₹ 50


Previous Year Questions 2020


Q23: The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represent lines which are    (2020)
(a) Intersecting at (a, b)
(b) Intersecting at (b, a)
(c) Coincident 
(d) Parallel 

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Ans: (a) 
Sol: The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represent lines which are parallel to the y-axis and x-axis respectively.
The lines will intersect each other at (a, b).
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Q24: If the equations kx - 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 represent two intersecting lines at unique point then the value of k is _________.    (2020)

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Ans: For any real number except k = -6
kx - 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 represent lines intersecting at a unique point.
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
For any real number except fc = -6
The given equation represent two intersecting lines at unique point.


Q25: The value of k for which the system of equations x + y - 4 = 0 and 2x + ky = 3, has no solution. is    (2020)
(a) -2
(b) ≠2
(c) 3
(d) 2

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Ans: (d)
Sol: For no solution; Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Hence, option (d) is correct


Q26: Determine graphically the coordinates of the vertices of a triangle, the equations of whose sides are given by 2y - x = 8, 5y - x = 14 and y - 2x = 1.    (2020)

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Ans: Solutions of linear equations

2y - x =  8    ..(i)
5y - x = 14    ...(ii)
and  y - 2x =  1    ...(iii)
are given below:
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

From the graph of lines represented by given equations, we observe that
Lines (i) and (iii) intersect each other at C(2, 5),
Lines (ii) and {iii) intersect each other at B(1, 3) and Lines (i) and (ii) intersect each other at 4(-4, 2).
Coordinates of the vertices of the triangle are A(-4, 2), B(1, 3) and C(2, 5).


Q27: Solve the equations x + 2y = 6 and 2x - 5y = 12 graphically.   (2020)

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Ans: Solution of linear equations

 x + 2y = 6 and 2x - 5y = 12
are given below 

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

From the graph, the two lines intersect each other at point (6, 0)
∴ x = 6 and y = 0


Q28: A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator. Find the fraction.    (2020)

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Ans: Let the required fraction be x/y.

According to question, we have
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
From (ii), 4x = y +8
so, 4x - y - 8 = 0  ... (iv)
Subtracting (iii) from (iv),
we get x = 5
Substituting the value of x in (iii),
we get y = 12
Thus, the required fraction is 5/12


Q29: The present age of a father is three years more than three times the age of his son. Three years hence the father's age will be 10 years more than twice the age of the son. Determine their present ages.    (2020)

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Ans: Let the present age of son be x years and that of father be y years.

According to question, we have
y = 3x+ 3 = ⇒  3x - y+ 3 = 0    (i)
And y + 3 = 2(x + 3) + 10
⇒  y + 3 = 2x + 6 +10
⇒ 2x - y + 13 = 0    (ii)
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get x = 10
Substituting the value of x in (ii). we get y = 33
So. the present age of the son is 10 years and that of the father is 33 years.


Q30: Solve graphically : 2x + 3y = 2, x - 2y = 8    (2020)

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Ans: Given lines are 2x + 3y = 2 and x - 2y = 8 2x + 3y = 2
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
and x - 2y = 8
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
∴ We will plot the points (1, 0), (-2, 2) and (4, - 2 ) and join them to get the graph o f 2x + 3y = 2 and we will plot the points (0, -4), (8, 0) and (2, -3) and join them to get the graph of x - 2y = 8


Previous Year Questions 2019


Q31: Draw the graph of the equations x - y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y - 12 = 0. Using this graph, find the values of x and y which satisfy both the equations.     (2019)

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Ans: Solutions of linear equation
x - y + 1 = 0    ...(i)
and 3x + 2y - 12 = 0    ...(ii)
are given below:
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

From the graph, the two lines intersect each other at the point (2, 3)
∴ x = 2, y = 3.


Q32: The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 18°. Find the angles.     (2019)

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Ans: Let the larger angle be x° and the smaller angle be y°. We know that the sum of two supplementary pairs of angles is always 180°.

We have x° + y° = 180°    (i)
and x° - y° = 18°    (ii)      [Given]
By (1), we have x° = 180° - y°    _(iii)
Put the value of x° in (ii), we get
180° - y° - y° = 18°
⇒ 162° = 2y°
⇒ y = 81
From (3), we have x° = 180° - 81° = 99°
The angles are 99° and 81°


Q33: Solve the following pair of linear equations: 3x - 5y =4, 2y+ 7 = 9x.      (2019)

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Ans: Given, pair of linear equations:

3x - 5y =4,  (i)
2y+ 7 = 9x  
9x - 2y = 7 (ii)
Multiply (i) by 3 and subtract from (ii), as
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Hence, x  = 9/13 and y = -5/13


Q34: A father's age is three times the sum of the ages of his two children. After 5 years his age will be two times the sum of their ages. Find the present age of the father.       (2019)

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Ans: Let the ages of two children be x and y respectively.

Father's present age = 3(x +y)
After 5 years, sum of ages of children = x + 5 + y + 5
= x + y + 10
and age of father = 3(x + y) + 5
According to the question,
3(x + y) + 5 = 2(x + y+ 10)
3x + 3y + 5 = 2x + 2y + 20
⇒ x + y = 15
Hence, present age of father = 3(x + y)
= 3 x 15 = 45 years


Q35: A fraction becomes 1/3 when 2 is subtracted from the numerator and ii becomes 1/2 when 1 is subtracted from the denominator. Find the fraction.     (2019)

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Ans: Let the fraction be x/y

Then, according to question.
Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get x - 7 = 0
So, x = 7
From (i) ,3[7] - y - 6 = 0
⇒ 21 - 6 = y
⇒ y = 15
Therefore required fraction is 7/15


Q36:  Find the value(s) of k so that the pair of equations x + 2y = 5 and 3x + ky + 15 = 0 has a unique solution.      (2019)

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables  View Answer

Ans:  The given pair of linear equations is
x + 2y = 5
3x + ky= -15
Since the system of equations has a unique solution

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

∴ For all values of k except k = 6, the given pair of linear equations will have a unique solution.


Q37: Find the relation between p and q if x = 3 and y = 1 is the solution of the pair of equations x - 4y + p = 0 and 2x + y - q -2 = 0.     (2019)

Class 10 Maths Chapter 3 Previous Year Questions - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables  View Answer

Ans: Given pair of equations are

x - 4y + p = 0    (i)
and 2x + y - q - 2 = 0    (ii)
It is given that x = 3 and y = 1 is the solution of (i) and (ii)
∴ 3 - 4 x 1+ p = 0
⇒ p = 1
and 2x 3 + 1 - q - 2 = 0
⇒ q = 5  
∴ q = 5p

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1. What is a pair of linear equations in two variables?
Ans. A pair of linear equations in two variables consists of two equations that can be represented in the form ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are constants, and x and y are the variables. The two equations can be solved simultaneously to find the values of x and y that satisfy both equations.
2. How can we graphically represent a pair of linear equations?
Ans. To graphically represent a pair of linear equations, we plot each equation on the same coordinate plane. The point where the two lines intersect represents the solution of the equations (the values of x and y that satisfy both equations). If the lines are parallel, there is no solution, and if they are coincident, there are infinitely many solutions.
3. What methods can be used to solve a pair of linear equations?
Ans. There are three common methods to solve a pair of linear equations: the substitution method, where one equation is solved for one variable and substituted into the other; the elimination method, where the equations are manipulated to eliminate one variable; and the graphical method, where the equations are graphed to find the intersection point.
4. What is the significance of the coefficients in a pair of linear equations?
Ans. The coefficients in a pair of linear equations indicate the relationship between the variables. They determine the slope and position of the lines when graphed. The values of the coefficients can affect whether the lines intersect (one solution), are parallel (no solution), or are the same line (infinitely many solutions).
5. How do we determine if a pair of linear equations has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions?
Ans. To determine the number of solutions for a pair of linear equations, we analyze their slopes: if the slopes are equal and the y-intercepts are different, there is no solution (parallel lines); if the slopes are different, there is one solution (intersecting lines); and if the slopes and y-intercepts are equal, there are infinitely many solutions (coincident lines).
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