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Linear Equations in Two Variables

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

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Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables

  • A linear equation in one variable has a unique solution (e.g., x + 1 = 0 has solution x = -1)
  • Linear equations in two variables involve two unknown quantities, typically denoted as x and y
  • Real-life situations often involve two unknowns, making linear equations in two variables essential
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Converting Equations to Standard Form

  • Any linear equation can be written in the form ax + by + c = 0
  • Equations like x = -5 become 1·x + 0·y + 5 = 0
  • Equations like y = 2 become 0·x + 1·y - 2 = 0
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Solutions of Linear Equations in Two Variables

  • A solution is an ordered pair (x, y) that satisfies the equation
  • Linear equations in two variables have infinitely many solutions
  • Solutions are written as ordered pairs: (x-value, y-value)
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Special Cases and Examples

  • Equations like 2x + 5y = 0 pass through origin (0, 0)
  • Equations like 3y + 4 = 0 represent horizontal lines (y = constant)
  • Equations like 2x - 7 = 0 represent vertical lines (x = constant)

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An equation that can be writtenAny linear equation in two variablesA solution to a linear equationUnlike linear equations in one variable

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