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Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Punjab Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

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A comparison of the three possible graphical representations of a pair of linear equations in two variables: intersecting lines (unique solution), parallel lines (no solution), and coincident lines (i
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General Form and Basic Concepts

  • The general form of a linear equation in two variables is: a₁x + b₁y + c₁ = 0, where a₁, b₁, and c₁ are real numbers and a₁ ≠ 0, b₁ ≠ 0.
  • A pair of linear equations in two variables is also called a system of simultaneous linear equations.
  • The solution of a pair of linear equations is an ordered pair (x, y) that satisfies both equations at the same time.
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Ratio Conditions and Nature of Solutions

  • By comparing the ratios a₁/a₂, b₁/b₂, and c₁/c₂, we can determine the nature of the solution WITHOUT actually solving the equations.
  • CONDITION 1 — Unique Solution (Intersecting Lines, Consistent): a₁/a₂ ≠ b₁/b₂
  • CONDITION 2 — Infinitely Many Solutions (Coincident Lines, Consistent/Dependent): a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ = c₁/c₂
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Graphical Method of Solving

  • In the graphical method, we draw the graphs of both equations on the same coordinate plane.
  • Find at least TWO solutions (x, y) for EACH equation to draw the line accurately.
  • The point where the two lines intersect gives the solution of the pair of equations.
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Substitution Method

  • In the substitution method, we express one variable in terms of the other from one equation, and substitute it into the second equation.
  • This converts the system of two equations in two variables into ONE equation in ONE variable, which is easy to solve.
  • After finding one variable's value, substitute it back to find the other variable.

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An equation of the form axTwo linear equations considered togetherFor equations a₁x + b₁y +Plot both equations as straight linesStep 1

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