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Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

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Introduction and Basic Concepts

  • A linear equation in two variables x and y has the general form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b, c are real numbers and a² + b² ≠ 0
  • A pair of linear equations consists of two such equations that need to be solved simultaneously
  • Real-life situations often lead to pairs of linear equations, like cost problems, age problems, speed-time problems
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Graphical Method of Solution

  • Each linear equation represents a straight line when plotted on a coordinate plane
  • The solution of the pair is the point of intersection of the two lines (if they intersect)
  • Three possible cases: lines intersect at one point, lines are parallel, or lines coincide
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Nature of Solutions Based on Coefficients

  • For equations a₁x + b₁y + c₁ = 0 and a₂x + b₂y + c₂ = 0:
  • If a₁/a₂ ≠ b₁/b₂, then unique solution (intersecting lines)
  • If a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ = c₁/c₂, then infinitely many solutions (coincident lines)
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Substitution Method

  • Express one variable in terms of the other from one equation
  • Substitute this expression into the second equation
  • Solve the resulting equation in one variable

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An equation of the form axTwo linear equations considered togetherPlot both equations as lines onSolve one equation for one variableMultiply equations by suitable constants

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