Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Plot and solve pair of linear equations graphically and interpret intersection outcomes
SubtopicPlot and solve pair of linear equations graphically and interpret intersection outcomes under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the intersection point of the line and the x-axis?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
The value of for which the pair of equations and will have infinitely many solutions is:
A.B.C.No value
D. - 3.
Graphically, the pair of equations and represents two lines which are:
A.Intersecting at exactly one point
B.Intersecting at exactly two points
C.Coincident
D.Parallel
- 4.
If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be:
A.Parallel
B.Always coincident
C.Intersecting or coincident
D.Always intersecting
- 5.
The pair of equations and has how many solutions?
A.Unique solution
B.No solution
C.Infinitely many solutions
D.Exactly two solutions
- 6.
Which of the following points lies on the line and is also 5 units away from the origin on the same line in the first quadrant?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
The lines and are graphically:
A.Parallel
B.Coincident
C.Intersecting at
D.Intersecting at
- 8.
Two drones, A and B, follow linear paths given by and . A technician plots these paths to ensure they don't collide at an unexpected height. Looking at the graph, the technician also identifies the region bounded by these two lines and the x-axis. Find the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines and the x-axis.
A.outdoor
B.C.D. - 9.
An architect is designing a rectangular park. The perimeter is 32 meters. If the length () is increased by 2 meters and the breadth () is decreased by 2 meters, the area remains the same. By plotting the system of equations representing the perimeter and the change in dimensions, determine the original dimensions of the park.
A.Length = 10 m, Breadth = 6 m
B.Length = 9 m, Breadth = 7 m
C.Length = 12 m, Breadth = 4 m
D.Length = 8 m, Breadth = 8 m
- 10.
A logistics company manages two delivery routes modeled by the equations and . The operations manager plots these on a coordinate plane where represents the distance from the hub (in km) and represents the fuel consumption (in liters). At what coordinate do the two routes intersect, indicating a point of identical efficiency, and what is the area of the triangle formed by these two lines and the y-axis?
A.and area = sq units
B.and area = sq units
C.and area = sq units
D.and area = sq units
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Classify systems as consistent or inconsistent using graphical and algebraic conditions
SubtopicClassify systems as consistent or inconsistent using graphical and algebraic conditions under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
For what value of will the system of linear equations and represent a pair of parallel lines on a coordinate plane?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
Which algebraic condition matches the visual representation of the consistent and independent system shown?
A.B.C.D.None of these
- 3.
If the lines and are parallel, as indicated in the diagram (slopes are equal), what is the value of ?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
Two lines and are shown. is . If is , what is the relationship between the lines?
A.Intersecting
B.Parallel
C.Coincident
D.Perpendicular
- 5.
Two linear equations are represented graphically by the lines and as shown in the coordinate plane. Based on the intersection point and the algebraic conditions for a pair of linear equations and , which of the following describes the system?
A.Consistent with a unique solution because
B.Inconsistent with no solution because
C.Consistent with infinitely many solutions because
D.Consistent with a unique solution because
- 6.
A student is analyzing a system of two linear equations. The algebraic condition is found to be . If the first line is , which of the following could be the second line such that the system is inconsistent?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
Consider the system of equations and . If the visual representation shows the lines intersecting at the origin and the ratio , which of the following must be true about the constants and ?
A.and
B.C.and
D. - 8.
A logistics firm manages two delivery routes, A and B. The distance covered on Route A is represented by the equation and Route B by , where and represent coordination parameters. An analyst determines that these routes are represented by two parallel lines on the supply chain map, meaning they never intersect and the system is inconsistent. Based on this information, find the specific value of that satisfies this condition.
A.B.C.D. - 9.
A telecommunications provider uses two signal towers. The coverage area boundaries are defined by the linear equations and . For the signals to perfectly coincide (infinitely many solutions/consistent dependent), ensuring no dead zones, what must be the values of and ?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
A logistics company maps its delivery routes on a coordinate plane. Route A is represented by the equation . The company wants to add Route B such that the system of paths is inconsistent (parallel), meaning the delivery vans never meet. If Route B passes through the point , what is the value of the constant in the equation ?
A.B.C.D.
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Solve pair of linear equations algebraically using substitution and elimination methods
SubtopicSolve pair of linear equations algebraically using substitution and elimination methods under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Solve the system and .
A.(2, 4)
B.(4, 2)
C.(3, 3)
D.(6, 0)
- 2.
If and , the value of is:
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8
- 3.
Solve the pair and using elimination.
A.B.C.D. - 4.
Solve using substitution: and .
A.B.C.D. - 5.
Find the point of intersection of the lines represented by and .
A.B.C.D. - 6.
Solve the equations: and .
A.B.C.D. - 7.
Solve for and : .
A.B.C.D. - 8.
Solve for and : and .
A.B.C.D. - 9.
Find and : and .
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Solve for : and .
A.B.C.D.
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Model and solve situational word problems using simultaneous linear equations
SubtopicModel and solve situational word problems using simultaneous linear equations under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The difference between two numbers is 5 and the difference between their squares is 65. Find the larger number.
A.9
B.8
C.10
D.7
- 2.
An algebraic expression for 'the sum of two numbers and is 15' and 'their difference is 5' is given by which pair of equations?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
A shopkeeper sells a saree for and a sweater for , earning a profit of . If he sells the saree for and the sweater at its cost price, he has no profit or loss. What is the cost price of the saree?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The age of a woman is twice the age of her daughter. Ten years ago, the woman was three times as old as her daughter. Find the daughter's current age.
A.15 years
B.20 years
C.25 years
D.30 years
- 5.
In a factory, the daily wages for supervisors and laborers amount to . If there are supervisors and laborers, the total daily wages amount to . Find the daily wage of one supervisor.
A.₹650
B.₹600
C.₹550
D.₹700
- 6.
The sum of two numbers is 35 and their difference is 13. Find the numbers.
A.25 and 10
B.24 and 11
C.23 and 12
D.26 and 9
- 7.
A father is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years, he will be twice as old as his son. Find the present age of the son.
A.10 years
B.14 years
C.12 years
D.15 years
- 8.
If the length of a rectangle is reduced by units and its breadth is increased by units, its area is reduced by sq units. However, if we increase the length by units and decrease the breadth by units, the area is increased by sq units. Find the length and breadth of the rectangle.
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
- 9.
A total of is invested in two bonds. The first bond yields an interest of per annum and the second bond yields per annum. If the total annual interest is , how much was invested in each bond?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
- 10.
The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the order of its digits is . If the digits differ by , find the number (where the tens digit is larger).
A.B.C.D.
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Introduction
SubtopicIntroduction under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The point lies on the graph of which equation?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
A linear equation in two variables and is of the form , where are:
A.Only integers
B.Only rational numbers
C.Real numbers
D.Only natural numbers
- 3.
Which of the following values of satisfies the equation ?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The pair of linear equations and has:
A.No solution
B.One solution
C.Infinitely many solutions
D.Two solutions
- 5.
Calculate the area of the quadrilateral region bounded by the lines , , , and .
A.sq units
B.sq units
C.sq units
D.sq units
- 6.
Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. If and are the current ages of Nuri and Sonu respectively, calculate the value of .
A.B.C.D. - 7.
If the line passes through the point of intersection of the lines and , find the value of .
A.B.C.D. - 8.
A triangle is formed by the coordinate axes and the line . If a horizontal line divides the area of this triangle into two equal parts, what is the value of ?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
The value of for which the system and has infinitely many solutions is:
A.2
B.3
C.5
D.8
- 10.
Find the value of for which the system and is inconsistent.
A.B.C.D.
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Graphical Method of Solution of a Pair of Linear Equations
SubtopicGraphical Method of Solution of a Pair of Linear Equations under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which condition for the system and indicates a unique solution?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
The graph of the equation cuts the x-axis at the point:
A.B.C.D. - 3.
In the graph of a system of linear equations, if the lines are parallel, how many solutions exist?
A.Infinite
B.One
C.Zero
D.Two
- 4.
The pair of equations and graphically represents lines which are:
A.Parallel
B.Coincident
C.Intersecting at
D.Intersecting at
- 5.
The graph of a pair of linear equations and is shown in the coordinate plane. Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of these two lines, which represents the solution to the pair of equations.
A.B.C.D. - 6.
The graph shows two parallel lines representing the equations and . Based on the graphical method, how many solutions does this pair of linear equations have?
A.Exactly one solution
B.Infinitely many solutions
C.No solution
D.Two solutions
- 7.
Two lines and are plotted on the coordinate plane. passes through and , while passes through and . Based on the graphical representation, what is the solution for this pair of equations?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
A tech company is analyzing the cost of two different cloud storage plans. Plan A has a fixed monthly maintenance fee of Rs 200 plus Rs 100 per terabyte of data used. Plan B has no maintenance fee but costs Rs 200 per terabyte. The graph shows the linear equations representing the total monthly cost () for terabytes of data. Based on the graphical intersection, at what amount of data usage will both plans cost the same, and what is that cost?
A.2 TB, Rs 400
B.1 TB, Rs 300
C.4 TB, Rs 600
D.2 TB, Rs 200
- 9.
The path of two boats A and B are given by and . The graph shows their paths. A circular buoy is placed at the intersection of these paths. If a third boat C follows the path (the x-axis), find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by the paths of Boat A, Boat B, and Boat C.
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Two parallel tracks are represented by the equations and . A maintenance drone is positioned at . Based on the graphical representation of these lines, what can be concluded about the possibility of these tracks crossing each other at any point in the coordinate plane?
A.They cross at
B.They cross at
C.They will never cross as the lines are parallel
D.They cross at infinitely many points
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Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations
SubtopicAlgebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations under Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables for Grade 10 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Determine the value of for the system and .
A.B.C.Infinitely many solutions
D.No solution
- 2.
Solve for : and .
A.B.C.D. - 3.
If and , find the value of .
A.B.C.D. - 4.
Solve the pair of linear equations and for .
A.B.C.D. - 5.
The cost of 5 oranges and 3 apples is and the cost of 2 oranges and 4 apples is . Find the cost of one orange.
A.Rs. 4
B.Rs. 5
C.Rs. 3
D.Rs. 6
- 6.
Find and : and .
A.x = 4, y = 5
B.x = 5, y = 4
C.x = 3, y = 2
D.x = 2, y = 3
- 7.
Solve for and : and .
A.x = 1, y = -1
B.x = -1, y = 1
C.x = 1, y = 1
D.x = 0, y = 0
- 8.
For what value of will the equations and represent coincident lines?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
Solve for given and .
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Given and , find the value of .
A.B.C.D.
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