Linear Equations in Two Variables
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Mathematics
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Understanding Linear Equations in Two Variables
- A linear equation in two variables can be written in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b, c are real numbers and a, b are not both zero
- Unlike single-variable equations, these equations have infinitely many solutions
- Each solution is an ordered pair (x, y) that satisfies the equation
Finding Solutions - Step by Step Methods
- Method 1: Choose a value for x, solve for y (or vice versa)
- Method 2: Use x = 0 to find y-intercept, use y = 0 to find x-intercept
- Every linear equation in two variables has infinitely many solutions
Worked Examples and Problem-Solving Strategies
- Example 1: Find 4 solutions for 2x + y = 6
- Step 1: Let x = 0, then 2(0) + y = 6, so y = 6. Solution: (0, 6)
- Step 2: Let y = 0, then 2x + 0 = 6, so x = 3. Solution: (3, 0)
Special Cases and Applications
- Equations of the form x = k represent vertical lines
- Equations of the form y = k represent horizontal lines
- Both are linear equations in two variables with infinitely many solutions
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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