- A1
- B−1
- C−4
- D4
Step-by-Step Solution
Subtract the two equations: → , then → . Check: ✓. Now put into → → . Forgetting the minus sign on gives +1; solving as gives −4.
Answer: B) −1
The pair and has a solution . If this same pair of values also satisfies , find .
Class 10Pair of Linear Equations in Two VariablesAlgebra — Systems of Equations
Key idea: Three geometric possibilities
Two lines in a plane can:
1. **Intersect at a single point** → exactly ONE solution. (Independent, consistent.)
2. **Be parallel and distinct** → NO solution. (Inconsistent.)
3. **Coincide (be the same line)** → INFINITELY many solutions. (Dependent, consistent.)
These three cases are decided by comparing the coefficient ratios:
| Condition on a₁/a₂, b₁/b₂, c₁/c₂ | Type | # solutions |
|---|---|---|
| a₁/a₂ ≠ b₁/b₂ | Lines intersect | One |
| a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ ≠ c₁/c₂ | Parallel | None |
| a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ = c₁/c₂ | Coincident | Infinitely many |
1. **Intersect at a single point** → exactly ONE solution. (Independent, consistent.)
2. **Be parallel and distinct** → NO solution. (Inconsistent.)
3. **Coincide (be the same line)** → INFINITELY many solutions. (Dependent, consistent.)
These three cases are decided by comparing the coefficient ratios:
| Condition on a₁/a₂, b₁/b₂, c₁/c₂ | Type | # solutions |
|---|---|---|
| a₁/a₂ ≠ b₁/b₂ | Lines intersect | One |
| a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ ≠ c₁/c₂ | Parallel | None |
| a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ = c₁/c₂ | Coincident | Infinitely many |
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