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Worksheet Name: Linear Equtions Standard: 9th Subject: Mathematics

Case Study

Q1.

A group of elderly poeple decided to go on a trip to Ladakh. There were total 30 people in the group, both men and
woman.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 30
2. x - y = 30
3. x + y = 40
4. x + y = 50
2. How many women were there, if there were 18 men:
1. 12
2. 13
3. 14
4. 15
3. If there were twice as many men as women, how many men were there:
1. 20
2. 21
3. 22
4. 23
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4. If there were twice as many men as women, how many women were there:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
5. If there were 11 women, how many men were there:
1. 19
2. 20
3. 21
4. 22
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 30
2. (a) 12
3. (a) 20
4. (a) 10
5. (a) 19
Q2.

Seema decided to donate her children's old clothes to charity. She donated Rahul and Priya's clothes . In total she
donated 20 clothes.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 20
2. x + y = 30
3. x - y = 30
4. x + y = 35
2. If there were 15 clothes that belonged to Rahul, how many clothes belonged to Priya:
 1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
3. If there were 11 clothes that belonged to Priya, how many clothes belonged to Rahul:
1. 9
2. 10
3. 11
4. 12
4. If Rahul's clothes that were donated was thrice the number of clothes donated by Priya, how many clothes did
Rahul donate:
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18
5. If Rahul's clothes that were donated was thrice the number of clothes donated by Priya, how many clothes did
Priya donate:
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 20
2. (a) 5
3. (a) 9
4. (a) 15
5. (a) 5
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A test consists of ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ questions. Every correct answer will give you 1 mark and every incorrect answer will
deduct mark. You knew some of the answers, and you guessed the rest. Suppose you answered 100 questions and
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got 50 marks.
1. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions did you answer
correctly?
1. 60
2. 70
3. 80
4. 90
2. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions did you guess?
1. 40
2. 50
3. 60
4. 70
3. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong and answered 80 correctly, then how many
marks did you get?
1. 75
2. 56
3. 57
4. 58
4. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions were answered
correctly to score 95 marks?
1. 96
2. 25
3. 26
4. 27
 5. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions were answered
correctly to score 85 marks?
1. 88
2. 23
3. 24
4. 25
Ans: 1. (a) 60
2. (a) 40
3. (a) 75
4. (a) 96
5. (a)88
Q4.

Tom and Henry went to their friend's birthday party. There they were eating pastries. Together they ate 25
pastries.Taking pastries eaten by Tom as x and Henry as y, answer the following questions:
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 25
2. x + y = 20
3. x + y = 30
4. x + y = 35
2. How many pastries did Tom eat, if Henry ate 4 times as much pastries as him:
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7

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4. 8
3. How many pastries did Henry eat, if Henry ate 4 times as much pastries as Tom:
1. 20
2. 21
3. 22
4. 23
4. How many pastries did Henry eat, if Tom ate 10 pastries:
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18
5. How many pastries did Tom eat, if Henry ate 6 pastries:
1. 19
2. 20
3. 21
4. 22
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 25
2. (a) 5
3. (a) 20
4. (a) 15
5. (a) 19
Q5.

Ramu went to a stationery shop to buy certain things that he needed for a project. He bought several things along with
a pen and a notebook. The cost of a notebook is thrice the cost of a pen. Consider the cost of notebook as ₹x and the
cost of pen as ₹y.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x - 3y = 0
 2. x + 3y = 0
3. x - 2y = 0
4. x + 2y = 0
2. What will be the cost of the pen, if the cost of the notebook is ₹12:
1. ₹ 4
2. ₹ 5
3. ₹ 6
4. ₹ 7
3. What will be the cost of the pen, if the cost of the notebook is ₹15:
1. ₹ 5
2. ₹ 6
3. ₹ 7
4. ₹ 8
4. What will be the cost of the notebook, if the cost of the pen is ₹ 6:
1. ₹ 18
2. ₹ 19
3. ₹ 20
4. ₹ 21
5. What will be the cost of the notebook, if the cost of the pen is ₹ 2:
1. ₹ 6
2. ₹ 7
3. ₹ 8
4. ₹ 9
Ans: 1. (a) x - 3y = 0
2. (a) ₹ 4
3. (a) ₹ 5
4. (a) ₹ 18

Q6.
5. (a) ₹ 6
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A school decided to take its students on a school trip. There were boys and girls in the group. There were total 50
students.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 50
2. x - y = 50
3. x + y = 60
4. x + y = 70
2. If there were 4 times as many boys as girls, how many boys were there:
1. 40
2. 41
3. 42
4. 43
3. If there were 4 times as many boys as girls, how many girls were there:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
4. If there were 25 girls, how many boys were there:
1. 25
2. 26.
3. 27
4. 28
5. If there were 45 boys, how many girls were there:
1. 5
 2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 50
2. (a) 40
3. (a) 10
4. (a) 25
5. (a) 5
Q7.

Anil decided to buy an apartment. The apartment was airy and spacious. It had 3 bedrooms, 1 living room/ hall and 1
kitchen. The kitchen and the living room together was 100 sq.m.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 100 sq.m
2. x - y = 100 sq.m
3. x + y = 200 sq.m
4. x + y = 300 sq.m
2. What is the area of the living room, if the area of the kitchen is 40 sq.m:
1. 60 sq.m
2. 70 sq.m
3. 80 sq.m
4. 90 sq.m

1. 30 sq.m
2. 40 sq.m
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3. What is the area of the kitchen, if the area of the living room is 70 sq.m:

3. 50 sq.m
4. 60 sq.m
4. If the living room is thrice as big as the kitchen, the area of the kitchen is:
1. 25 sq.m
2. 26 sq.m
3. 27 sq.m
4. 28 sq.m
5. If the living room is thrice as big as the kitchen, the area of the living room is:
1. 75 sq.m
2. 80 sq.m
3. 85 sq.m
4. 90 sq.m
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 100 sq.m
2. (a) 60 sq.m
3. (a) 30 sq.m
4. (a) 25 sq.m
5. (a) 75 sq.m
Q8.

A school decided to take its students on a school trip. There were boys and girls in the group. There were total 100
students.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 100
2. x - y = 100
3. x + y = 200
 4. x + y = 300
2. If there were 4 times as many boys as girls, how many boys were there:
1. 80
2. 81
3. 82
4. 83
3. If there were 4 times as many boys as girls, how many girls were there:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
4. If there were 25 girls, how many boys were there:
1. 75
2. 80
3. 85
4. 90
5. If there were 45 boys, how many girls were there:
1. 55
2. 60
3. 65
4. 70
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 100
2. (a) 80
3. (a) 10
4. (a) 75
5. (a) 55
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Arun decided to buy an apartment. The apartment was located in a very posh area and had nice facilities. It had 2
bedrooms, 1 living room/ hall and 1 kitchen. The kitchen and the bathroom together was 200 sq.m.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 200 sq.m
2. x + y = 300 sq.m
3. x + y = 400 sq.m
4. x + y = 500 sq.m
2. What is the area of the bathroom, if the area of the kitchen is 70 sq.m:
1. 130 sq.m
2. 140 sq.m
3. 150 sq.m
4. 160 sq.m
3. If the bathroom is thrice as big as the kitchen, the area of the kitchen is:
1. 50 sq.m
2. 60 sq.m
3. 70 sq.m
4. 80 sq.m
4. What is the area of the kitchen, if the area of the bathroom is 160 sq.m:
1. 40 sq.m
2. 50 sq.m
3. 60 sq.m
4. 70 sq.m
5. If the bathroom is thrice as big as the kitchen, the area of the bathroom is:
1. 150 sq.m
2. 200 sq.m
3. 250 sq.m
 4. 300 sq.m
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 200 sq.m
2. (a) 130 sq.m
3. (a) 50 sq.m
4. (a) 40 sq.m
5. (a) 150 sq.m
Q10. Mother told her son that in present time their age is directly proportional to each other. Taking 'x' as age of the mother
and 'y' as the of the son answer the following questions.
1. What is a linear equation in two variable formed?
1. x - ky = 0
2. x + y = k
3. x - y = k
4. x - 2y = k
2. If today ages of mother and son are 36 and 12 respectively, find k .
1.1

2. 12
3. 3
4. 4
3. Which ordered pair will satisfy the equation If mother's ages is four times the son's age?
1. (39, 13)
2. (40, 10)
3. (13, 39)
4. (10, 40)
4. In continuation to above question, what will be the age of mother and son after 3 years?
1. 42 and 16 years
2. 43 and 13 years
3. 45 and 14 years
4. 43 and 16 years
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5. Is it true that after some years, the above propotionality may no longer hold?
1. Yes, it is true
2. No, its is not true
3. Can't say
4. Insufficient informatio
Ans: 1. (a) x - ky = 0
2. (c) 3
3. (b) (40, 10)
4. (a) 43 and 13 years
5. (a) Yes, it is true
Q11. Student A of class IX is unable to write in his examination, due to his sickness. Student B of class VI writes the exam for
him. The sum of their ages is 23.
1. What will be the linear equation for the above situation?
1. x + y = 23
2. x - y = 23
3. x + y = 25
4. x - y = 25
2. Find the age of student A, when age of Student B is 10 years.
1. 13 years
2. 14 years
3. 15 years
4. 16 years
3. Find the age of student A, when age of Student B is 9 years.
1. 14 years
2. 15 years
3. 16 years
4. 17 years
4. Find the age of student B, when age of Student A is 14 years.
1. 9 years
2. 10 years
 3. 11 years
4. 120 years
5. Find the age of student B, when age of Student A is 15 years.
1. 8 years
2. 9 years
3. 10 years
4. 11 years
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 23
2. (a) 13 years
3. (a) 14 years
4. (a) 9 years
5. (a) 8 years
Q12. A test consists of ‘True’ or ‘False’ questions. Every correct answer will give you 1 mark and every incorrect answer will
deduct mark. You knew some of the answers, and you guessed the rest. Suppose you answered 50 questions and got
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30 marks.
1. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions did you answer
correctly?
1. 35
2. 36
3. 37
4. 38
2. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong, then how many questions did you guess?
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18
3. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong and answered 26 correctly, then how many
marks did you get?
1. 18 Dynamic Classes
2. 19
3. 20
4. 21
4. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong and answered 23 correctly, then how many
marks did you get?
1. 14
2. 15
3. 16
4. 17
5. If answer to all questions you attempted by guessing were wrong and answered 29 correctly, then how many
marks did you get?
1. 22
2. 23
3. 24
4. 25
Ans: 1. (a) 35
2. (a) 15
3. (a) 18
4. (a) 14
5. (a) 22
Q13.

The Indian Cancer Society-Cancer Cure Fund is a flagship project which provides financial aid for treatment to
underprivileged cancer patients. Many cancers are treatable, if detected early and treated in time. Anushka and Riya
decided to donate money to a Cancer Relief Fund. Together they contributed ₹ 10000.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
 1. x + y = 10000
2. x - y = 10000
3. x + y = 11000
4. x + y = 12000
2. How much did Riya contribute, if Anushka contributed ₹ 5000:
1. ₹ 5000
2. ₹ 6000
3. ₹ 7000
4. ₹ 8000
3. How much did Anushka contribute, if Riya contributed ₹ 3000:
1. ₹ 7000
2. ₹ 8000
3. ₹ 9000
4. ₹ 10000
4. If Riya contributed, four times as much money as Anushka, how much did Riya contribute:
1. ₹ 8000
2. ₹ 9000
3. ₹ 10000
4. ₹ 11000
5. If Riya contributed, four times as much money as Anushka, how much did Anuhska contribute:
1. ₹ 2000
2. ₹ 3000
3. ₹ 4000
4. ₹ 5000
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 10000
2. (a) ₹ 5000
3. (a) ₹ 7000
4. (a) ₹ 8000
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Q14.

Ron and Tom ate candies.Together they ate 30 candies. Taking candies eaten by Ron as x and Tom as y, answer the
following questions:
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 30
2. x - y = 30
3. x + y = 35
4. x - y = 35
2. How many candies did Ron eat, if Tom ate 20 candies:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
3. How many candies did Tom eat, if Ron ate 15 candies:
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18
4. If Tom ate twice as many candies as Ron, how many candies did Tom eat:
1. 20
2. 21
3. 22
 4. 23
5. If Tom ate twice as many candies as Ron, how many candies did Ron eat:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 30
2. (a) 10
3. (a) 15
4. (a) 20
5. (a) 10
Q15.

Rahul and Rohan went to shop for christmas. They went to different stores to buy decoration items and christmas tree.
Together they spent ₹5000.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = ₹ 4000
2. x + y = ₹ 5000
3. x + y = ₹ 6000
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2. If Rahul spent 4 times the amount of money as Rohan, how much money did Rahul spend:
1. ₹ 4000
2. ₹ 5000
3. ₹ 6000
4. ₹ 7000
3. If Rahul spent 4 times the amount of money as Rohan, how much money did Rohan spend:
1. ₹ 1000
2. ₹ 2000
3. ₹ 3000
4. ₹ 4000
4. If Rohan ₹ 3500, how much did Rahul spend:
1. ₹ 1500
2. ₹ 2000
3. ₹ 3000
4. ₹ 4000
5. If Rahul ₹ 4500, how much did Rohan spend:
1. ₹ 500
2. ₹ 600
3. ₹ 700
4. ₹ 800
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = ₹ 4000
2. (a) ₹ 4000
3. (a) ₹ 1000
4. (a) ₹ 1500
5. (a) ₹ 500
Q16.
 Rima and Shreya went for shopping for Diwali.They went to several stores and bought clothes that they liked. Rima and
Shreya together bought 10 clothes.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 10
2. x + y = 20
3. x + y = 30
4. x + y = 40
2. If Rina brought 4 times as many clothes as Shreya brought, how many clothes did Shreya buy:
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
3. If Rina brought 4 times as many clothes as Shreya brought, how many clothes did Rina buy:
1. 8
2. 7
3. 6
4. 5
4. If Rina bought 6 clothes, how many clothes did Shreya buy:
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7
5. If Shreya bought 7 clothes, how many clothes did Rina buy:
1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 10
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3. (a) 8
4. (a) 4
5. (a) 3
Q17.

A school organised a picnic trip for all the students. Priya and Shreya together contributed ₹ 1000 for a picnic. Taking
money contributed by Priya as x and Shreya as y, answer the following questions:
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 1000
2. x - y = 1000
3. x + y = 2000
4. x + y = 3000
2. If Priya contributed ₹ 300, how much money did Shreya contribute:
1. ₹ 700
2. ₹ 800
3. ₹ 900
4. ₹ 1000
3. If Shreya contributed ₹ 400, how much money did Priya contribute:
1. ₹ 600
2. ₹ 700
3. ₹ 800
4. ₹ 900
4. If Shreya contributed four times as much money as Priya, how much did Shreya contribute:
1. ₹ 800
2. ₹ 900
 3. ₹ 1000
4. ₹ 700
5. If Shreya contributed four times as much money as Priya, how much did Priya contribute:
1. ₹ 200
2. ₹ 300
3. ₹ 400
4. ₹ 500
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 1000
2. (a) ₹ 700
3. (a) ₹ 600
4. (a) ₹ 800
5. (a) ₹ 200
Q18.

Shiela made cookies for Arun and Ram. Arun and Ram ate the cookies. Together they ate 15 cookies. Taking the cookies
eaten by Arun as x and Ram as y, answer the following questions:
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 15
2. x - y = 15
3. x + y = 20
4. x - y = 20
2. How many cookies did Arun eat, if Ram ate 10 cookies:
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
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3. How many cookies did Ram eat, if Arun ate 7 cookies:
1. 8
2. 9
3. 10
4. 11
4. If Ram ate 4 times the number of cookies Arun ate, how many cookies did Ram eat?
1. 12
2. 13
3. 14
4. 15
5. How many cookies did Ram eat, if Arun ate 11 cookies:
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 15
2. (a) 5
3. (a) 8
4. (a) 12
5. (a) 4
Q19.

Ram and Sham went to a sweet shop together and they ate several sweets. Together they ate 40 sweets. Taking sweets
eaten by Ram as x and Sham as y, answer the following questions:
1. Write an equation for the above situation :
 1. x + y = 40
2. x - y = 40
3. x + y = 45
4. x + y = 50
2. If Ram ate 25 sweets, how many sweets did Sham eat:
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 18
3. If Sham ate 10 sweets, how many sweets did Ram eat:
1. 30
2. 31
3. 32
4. 33
4. If Ram ate thrice as many sweets as Sham, how many sweets did Sham eat:
1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13
5. If Ram ate thrice as many sweets as Sham, how many sweets did Ram eat:
1. 30
2. 40
3. 50
4. 60
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 40
2. (a) 15
3. (a) 30
4. (a) 10
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Q20.

Riya and Suman decided to go on a trip along with their families. Together they contributed ₹ 5000 for the trip.
1. Write an equation for the above situation:
1. x + y = 5000
2. x - y = 5000
3. x + y = 6000
4. x + y = 7000
2. If Riya contributed ₹ 2000, how much did Suman contribute:
1. ₹ 3000
2. ₹ 4000
3. ₹ 5000
4. ₹ 6000
3. If Suman contributed ₹ 3500, how much did Riya contribute:
1. ₹ 1500
2. ₹ 2000
3. ₹ 3000
4. ₹ 4000
4. If Riya contributed, 4 times the money as Suman, how much did Riya contribute:
1. ₹ 4000
2. ₹ 5000
3. ₹ 6000
4. ₹ 7000
5. If Riya contributed, 4 times the money as Suman, how much did Suman contribute:
1. ₹ 1000
2. ₹ 2000
 3. ₹ 3000
4. ₹ 4000
Ans: 1. (a) x + y = 5000
2. (a) ₹ 3000
3. (a) ₹ 1500
4. (a) ₹ 4000
5. (a) ₹ 1000
Q21. If x = 3k + 2 and y = 2k - 1 is a solution of the equation 4x - 3y + 1 = 0, find the value of k.
Ans: Given:
4x - 3y + 1 = 0 ...(1)
x = 3k + 2 and y = 2k - 1
Putting these values in the equation (1),
We get:
4(3k + 2) - 3(2k - 1) + 1 = 0
⇒ 12k + 8 - 6k + 3 + 1 = 0
⇒ 6k + 12 = 0
⇒k+2=0
⇒ k = -2
Q22. If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax + 7, find the value of a.
Ans: The point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation.
∴ Putting x = 3 and y = 4 in the equation 3y = ax + 7, we get

3×4 = a×3 + 7
⇒ 12 = 3a + 7
⇒ 3a = 12 - 7
⇒ a = 5/3
Q23. If x = 3 and y = 4 is a solution of the equation 5x - 3y = k, find the value of k.
Ans: Given:
5x - 3y = k
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Since x = 3 and y = 4 is a solution of the given equation so, it should satisfy the equation.
5(3) - 3(4) = k
⇒ 15 - 12 = k
⇒3=k
Q24. Check the following are solutions of the equation 2x - y = 6 and which are not:
(3, 0)
Ans: We are given, 2x - y = 6
In the equation 2x - y = 6,
We have L.H.S = 2x - y and R.H.S = 6
Substituting x = 3 and y = 0 in 2x - y,
We get L.H.S = 2 × 3 - 0 = 6
⇒ L.H.S = R.H.S
⇒ (3, 0) is a solution of 2x - y = 6.
Q25. Check which of the following are solutions of the equation x – 2y = 4 and which are not:
(2, 0)
Ans: (2, 0)
Putting x = 2 and y = 0 in the L.H.S of the given equation,
x − 2y = 2 − 2 × 0 = 2 ≠ 4
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Therefore, (2, 0) is not a solution of this equation.
Q26. If the point (2, -2) lies on the graph of the linear equation 5x + ky = 4, find the value of k.
Ans: It is given that (2, -2) is a solution of the equation 5x + ky = 4
∴ 5 × 2 + k × (-2) = 4

⇒ 10 - 2k = 4
⇒ -2k = 4 - 10
⇒ -2k = -6
6
⇒ k =
2

⇒k=3
Q27. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
 Assertion: The value of q = ±2, if x = 3, y = 1 is the solution of the line 2x + y - q2 - 3 = 0.
Reason: The solution of the line will satisfy the equation of the line.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Q28. How many linear equations are satisfied by x = 2 and y = -3?
1. Only one.
2. Two.
3. Three.
4. Infinitely many.
Ans: 4. Infinitely many.
Solution:
From Point (2, -3) there are infinitely many lines passing in every-direction.
So (2, -3) is satisfied with infinite linear equations.
Hence, correct option is (d).
Q29. The equation 2x + 5y = 7 has a unique solution, if x, y are:
1. Rational numbers
2. Real numbers
3. Natural numbers
4. Positive real numbers
Ans: 3. Natural numbers
Solution:
The equation 2x + 5y = 7 has a unique solution, if x, y are natural numbers.
In natural numbers, there exists only one pair (1, 1) which satisfies the given equation.
But for rational numbers, real numbers, positive real numbers, there exist many solution pairs to satisfy the equation.
Q30. y = 0 is the equation of:
1. A line parallel to x - axis Dynamic Classes
2. A line parallel to y - axis
3. x - axis
4. y - axis
Ans: 2. A line parallel to y - axis
Q31. If (-2, 5) is a solution of 2x + my = 11, then the value of 'm' is:
1. -2
2. 2
3. 3
4. -3
Ans: 3. 3
Solution:
If (-2, 5) is a solution of 2x + my = 11
then it will satisfy the given equation
2.(-2) + 5 m = 11
-4 + 5m = 11
5m = 11 + 4
5m = 15
15
m = = 3
5

m = 3

Q32. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): If x = k - 3 and y = k is a solution of the equation 5x + 2y + 1 = 0, then the value of k is 2.
Reasons (R): The point (k - 3 , k) = (- 1 , 2) satisfy the above equation.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q33. If (3, 2) is the solution 3x - ky = 5, then k equals of the equation.
 1. 2
2. 4
3. 3
4. 1

Ans: 1. 2
Q34. x = 2, y = - 1 is a solution of the linear equation:
1. x + 2y = 4
2. 2x + y = 5
3. 2x + y = 0
4. x + 2y = 0
Ans: 4. x + 2y = 0
Solution:
2 + 2(-1) = 2 - 2 = 0.
Q35. The equation of a line parallel to x-axis and 5 units below the origin is:
1. y = -5
2. x = 5
3. y = 5
4. x = -5
Ans: 1. y = -5
Solution:
The equation of a line parallel to x-axis and 5 units below the origin is y = -5 because when a line parallel to x axis in
that case equation of line is y = a.
Where a is the co-ordinate of y-axes and 5 units below the origin value x-coordinate is -5. So required equation is y =
-5.
Q36. Any point on line x = y is of the form:
1. (k, -k)
2. (0, k)
3. (k, 0)
4. (k, k) Dynamic Classes
Ans: 4. (k, k)
Q37. The linear equation 2x - 5y = 7 has:
1. No solution
2. Unique solution
3. Two solutions
4. Infinitely many solutions
Ans: 4. Infinitely many solutions
Solution:
The linear equation 2x - 5y has infinitely many solutions.
Because, the equation 2x - 5y = 7 is a single equation, that involves two variables.
Hence, for different values of x, we will get different values of y and vice - versa.
Q38. Write whether True or False and justify your answer.
The point (0, 3) lies on the graph of the linear equation 3x + 4y = 12.
Ans: True
Solution:
If we put x = 0 and y = 3 in LHS of the given equation, we find,
LHS = 3 × 0 + 4 × 3 = 0 + 12 = 12 = RHS
Hence, (0, 3) lies on the linear equation 3x + 4y = 12.
Q39. The point of the form (a, a) always lies on:
1. On the line x + y = 0
2. On the line y = x
3. x - axis
4. y - axis
Ans: 2. On the line y = x
Solution:
The point of the form (a, a) always lies on the line y = x.
If the point has the same x and y values, it should lie on the same line.
Q40. The graph of linear equation x + 2y = 2, cuts the y - axis at:
1. (2, 0)
 2. (0, 2)
3. (0, 1)
4. (1, 1)
Ans: 3. (0, 1)
Solution:
x + 2y = 2
(2−x)
y =
2

If x = 0, then;
(2−0) 2
y = = = 1
2 2

Hence, x + 2y = 2 cuts the y - axis at (0, 1).

Q41. How many linear equation can be satisfied by x = 2 and y = 3?
1. Only one.
2. Only two.
3. Only three.
4. Infinitely many.
Ans: 4. Infinitely many.
Solution:
Infinitely many linear equations can be satisfied by x = 2 and y = 3.
Q42. Any point of the form (a, -a) always lie on the graph of the equation.
1. x = -a
2. y = a
3. y = x
4. x + y = 0
Ans: 4. x + y = 0
Q43. If x = 3 and y = -2 satisfies 2x - 3y = k, then the value of k is:
1. -2

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2. 10
3. 12
4. 3
Ans: 3. 12
Solution:
If x = 3 and y = -2 satisfies 2x - 3y = k.
It means x = 3 and y = -2 is a solution of equation 2x - 3y = k
2 × 3 - 3(-2) = k
6+6=k
k = 12
Q44. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): An equation of the form ax + by + c = 0, where a ,b and c are real numbers, such that a and b are non
zero, is called a linear equation in two variables.
Reasons (R): The equations has 3 coefficients namely a, b and c
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q45. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): x - 4 = 0 is not a linear equation in two variables.
Reasons (R): The solutions are of the form (4, r).
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 4. A is false but R is true.
Q46. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): Every point (a, b) on the line gives a solution x = a, y = b of the given equation.
 Reasons (R): Any point, which does not lie on the line, is not a solution of the given equation.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q47. Straight line passing through the points (-1, 1), (0, 0) and (1, -1) has equation.
1. y - x
2. x + y = 0
3. y = 2x
4. 2 + 3y = 7x
Ans: 2. x + y = 0
Q48. If we multiply or divide both sides of a linear equation with the same non - zero number, then the solution of the linear
equation:
1. Remains the same
2. Changes
3. Changes in case of multiplication only
4. Changes in case of division only
Ans: 1. Remains the same
Solution:
If we multiply or divide both sides of a linear equation with the same non - zero number, then the solution of the
linear equation remains the same.
Q49. Write the correct answer in the following:
x = 5 and y = 2 is a solution of the linear equation,
1. x + 2y = 7
2. 5x + 2y = 7
3. x + y = 7
4. 5x + y = 7
Ans: 3. x + y = 7 Dynamic Classes
Solution:
x = 5, y = 2 is a solution of the linear equation x + y = 7, as 5 + 2 = 7.
Q50. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: This system is a linear system: x + y = 2, 2x - 3y = 0.
Reason: Some equations may not even be linear to begin with, but they can be brought to a linear form by multiplying
both sides of the equation by a suitable expression.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
Q51. Solutions of the equation 2x + 5y = 0 is:
1. 3, 0
2. -3, 2
3. 0, 0
4. 0, 4
Ans: 3. 0, 0
Q52. A linear equation in two variables is of the form ax + by + c = 0, where?
1. a ≠ 0 and b ≠ 0
2. a = 0 and b = 0
3. a ≠ 0 and b = 0
4. a = 0 and b ≠ 0
Ans: 1. a ≠ 0 and b ≠ 0
Solution:
A linear equation in two variables is of the form ax + by + c = 0 as a and b are coefficient of x and y so if a = 0 and b = 0
or either of one is zero in that case the equation will be one variable or their will be no equation respectively.
Therefore when a ≠ 0 and b ≠ 0 then only the equation will be in two variable.
Q53. Write the correct answer in the following:
If (2, 0) is a solution of the linear equation 2x + 3y = k, then the value of k is:
 1. 4
2. 6
3. 5
4. 2
Ans: 1. 4
Solution:
Since, (2, 0) is a solution of the given linear equation 2x + 3y = k, then put x = 2 and y = 0 in the equation.
⇒ 2(2) + 3(0) = k ⇒ k = 4
Q54. If (-2, 5) is a solution of 2x + my = 11, then the value of ‘m’ is:
1. -3
2. 2
3. 3
4. -2
Ans: 3. 3
Solution:
If (-2, 5) is a solution of 2x + my = 11 then it will satisfy the given equation,
2.(-2) + 5m = 11
-4 + 5m = 11
5m = 11 + 4
5m = 15
15
m = = 3
5

m = 3.
Q55. The graph of the linear equation y = x passes through the point.
1. ( 3 −3
, )
2 2

2. (
−1 1
, )
2 2

3. (0, 3

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)
2

4. (1, 1)
Ans: 4. (1, 1)
Solution:
y = x, ⇒ Both the coordinates are the same. Hence (1, 1) is correct option.
Q56. The value of k if x = 3 and y = -2 is a solution of the equation 2x - 13y = k is:
1. 32
2. 30
3. 31
4. 23
Ans: 1. 32
Solution:
We have to find the value of ‘k’ if x = 3 and y = -2 is a solution of the equation 2x - 13y = k
2x - 13y = k
2(3) - 13(-2) = k
6 + 26 = k
k = 32.
Q57. The point of the form (a, –a) always lies on the line:
1. x = a
2. y = –a
3. y = x
4. x + y = 0
Ans: 4. x + y = 0
Solution:
Taking option (d), x + y = a + (-a) = a – a = 0 [since, give point is of the form (a, -a)] Hence, the point (a, – a) always lies
on the line x + y = 0.
Q58. The graph of the linear equation 4x + 2y = 12, cuts the x-axis at the point:
1. (3, 0)
2. (0, -2)
3. (-2, 0)
4. (0, 3)
Ans: 1. (3, 0)
Solution:
The graph of the linear equation 4x + 2y = 12, cuts the x-axis at the point when line cut x-axis the co-ordinate of y
becomes zero.
So we put y = 0 in given equation to find the co-ordinate,
4x + 2y = 124x + 2(0) = 124x = 12
12
x =
4

x=3
So the required coordinate is (3, 0).
Q59. Any point on the x - axis is of the form.
1. (x, y)
2. (0, y)
3. (x, 0)
4. (x, x)
Ans: 3. (x, 0)
Solution:
Any point on the x - axis is of the form (x, 0).
On the x - axis, x can take any values, whereas y should be equal to 0.
Q60. The graph of x = - 4 is a straight line.
1. Parallel to x-axis.
2. Parallel to y-axis.
3. Passing through origin.
4. Intersecting the axes.
Ans: 2. Parallel to y-axis.
Solution:
We know that the general equation of a line parallel to y-axis is x = a.
So x = -4 is a line parallel to y-axis.
Q61. The graph of the linear equation 2x + 3y = 6 cuts the y - axis at the point.
1. (2, 0)
2. (0, 2) Dynamic Classes
3. (3, 0)
4. (0, 3)
Ans: 2. (0, 2)
Solution:
Given that the graph of the linear equation 2x + 3y = 6 cuts the y - axis at the point.
Let the point be “P”.
Hence, the x - coordinate of point P is 0.
Now, substitute x = 0 in the given equation,
2 (0) + 3y = 6
3y = 6
y=2
Hence, the cooridnate point is (0, 2).
Q62. If x = 3 and y = -2 satisfies 5x - y = k, then the value of k is:
1. 3
2. -2
3. 17
4. 12
Ans: 3. 17
Solution:
If x = 3 and y = -2 satisfies 5x - y = k
Then
5x - y = k
5 × 3 - (-2) = k
15 + 2 = k
k = 17.
Q63. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): The point (5, -2) is a solution of 2x - y = 12.
Reasons (R): Every point which satisfy the linear equation is a solution of the equation.
 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Q64. Each of the points (-2, 2), (0, 0), (2, 2) satisfies the linear equation:
1. x - y = 0
2. x + y = 0
3. -x + 2y = 0
4. x - 2y = 0
Ans: 2. x + y = 0
Solution:
Since given that each of the three points is a solution of the linear equation, all three points have to satisfy the linear
equation.
We need to check for each of the four given equations.
Substituting x = -2 and y = 2 in option (b),
We get:
LHS
=x+y
= -2 + 2
0 = RHS
∴ x = -2 and y = 2

Satisfy the given linear equation.

Substituting x = 0 and y = 0 in option (b),
We get:
LHS
=x+y
=0+0
0 = RHS Dynamic Classes
∴ x = 0 and y = 0

Satisfy the given linear equation.

Substituting x = -2 and y = 2 in option (b),
We get:
LHS
=x+y
=2-2
0 = RHS
∴ x = 2 and y = -2

Satisfy the given linear equation.

So, clearly all the three points satisfy the equation
x + y = 0.
Q65. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): -x + y = 3 has a unique solution.
3

Reasons (R): (-3, 0) and (0, 2) satisfy the above equation.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q66. Write the correct answer in the following:
If a linear equation has solutions (-2, 2), (0, 0) and (2, -2), then it is of the form,
1. y – x = 0
2. x + y = 0
3. -2x + y = 0
4. -x + 2y = 0
Ans: 2. x + y = 0
Solution:
Thinking Process,
1. Firstly, consider a linear equation ax + by + c = 0.
2. Secondly, substitute all points one by one and get three different equations.
3. Further, simplify the three equations and then substitute the values of a, b and c in the considered equation.
Q67. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): The system of equations are inconsistent: 3x - y = -8 and 3x - y = 24.
Reasons (R): A pair of linear equations which has no solution is called an inconsistent pair of linear equations.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Q68. The condition that the equation ax + by + c = 0 represents a linear equation in two variables is:
1. a ≠ 0, b = 0
2. b ≠ 0, a = 0
3. a = 0, b = 0
4. a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0
Ans: 4. a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0
Q69. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: There are infinite number of lines which passes through (2, 14).
Reason: A linear equation in two variables has infinitely many solutions.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

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Ans: 2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

Q70. If the line represented by the equation 3x + ky = 9 passes through the points (2, 3), then the value of k is:
1. 2
2. 4
3. 3
4. 1
Ans: 4. 1
Solution:
If the line represented by the equation 3x + ky = 9 passes through the points (2, 3) then (2, 3) will satisy the equation
3x + ky = 9
3(2) + 3k = 9
⇒ 6 + 3k = 9
⇒ 3k = 9 - 6
⇒ 3k = 3
⇒k=1
Q71. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): x = 5 and y = 2 is a solution of the linear equation x + y = 7.
Reasons (R): x = -1 and y = 2 is a solution of the linear equation 3x + 4y = 5.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q72. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): Five years ago, A was thrice as old as B and ten years later, A shall be twice as old as B. Then the present
age of A is 40.
Reasons (R): The sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 2. Then the numbers are 6 and 8.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
 3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 4. A is false but R is true.
Q73. Find the value of k, if x = 1, y = 2 is a solution of the equation 2x + 3y = k.
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
Ans: 4. 8
Solution:
2x + 3y = k
k = 2 (1) + 3 (2)
=2+6=8
Q74. If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of 3y = ax + 7 then the value of a is:
1. 2

2. 2

3.
5

4.
3

Ans: 3.
5

Solution:
Given equation: 3y = ax + 7
Also, (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation.
Putting x = 3, y = 4 in the equation, we get
3 × 4 = 3a + 7
⇒ 12 = 3a + 7
⇒ 3a = 12 - 7 = 5

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⇒ a = .
3

Q75. The linear equation 3x - y = x - 1 has:

1. Two solutions.
2. No solution.
3. Infinitely many solutions.
4. A unique solution.
Ans: 3. Infinitely many solutions.
Solution:
3x - y = x - 1
y = 3x - x + 1
y = 2x + 1
This is linear equation of two variable. If we take any random value of x and solve y corresponding value of x. We will
get infinite many solutions.
Q76. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): If x = 2k + 1 and y = k is a solution of the equation 5x + 3y - 7 = 0, then the value of k is .
2

13

Reasons (R): A linear equation in two variables has infinitely many solutions.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q77. The cost of 2kg of apples and 1kg of grapes on a day was found to be ₹ 160. A linear equation in two variables to
represent the above data is:
1. x + y = 160
2. 2x - y = 160
3. x - 2y = 160
4. 2x + y = 160
Ans: 4. 2x + y = 160
Solution:
Let the cost of apples be ₹ x per Kg and cost of grapes be ₹ y per Kg. The cost of 2kg of apples and 1kg of grapes on a
day was found to be ₹ 160.
So the equation will be 2x + y = 160.
Q78. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion (A): Two pens and one eraser cost Rs. 35 and 3 pens and 4 erasers cost Rs. 65. Then the cost of one eraser is
Rs. 5.
Reasons (R): If twice the age of son is added to age of father, the sum is 56. But if twice the age of the father is added to
the age of son, the sum is 82. Then the son's age is 12.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.
Ans: 3. A is true but R is false.
Q79. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: If the pair of lines are coincident, then we say that pair of lines is consistent and it has a unique solution.
Reason: If the pair of lines are parallel, then the pairs has solution and is called inconsistent pair of equations.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Q80. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: The linear equations x - 2y - 3 = 0 and 3x + 4y - 20 = 0 have exactly one solution.
Reason: The linear equation 2x + 3y - 9 = 0 and 4x + 6y - 18 = 0 have a unique solution.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. Dynamic Classes
Ans: 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q81. A linear equation in two variables is of the form ax + by + c = 0, where:
1. a = 0, c = 0
2. a ≠ 0, b = 0
3. a = 0, b ≠ 0
4. a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0
Ans: 4. a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0
Solution:
A linear equation in two variables is of the form ax + by + c = 0, where a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0.
If the values of “a” and “b” are equal to 0, the equation becomes c = 0.
Hence, the values of a and b should not be equal to 0.
Q82. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: 2x + 3y = 4.37 is a linear equation in two variable.
Reason: ax + b is also written as ax + 0y + b.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Q83. The force applied on a body is directly proportional to the acceleration produced on it. The equation to represent the
above statement is:
1. y = kx
2. y + x = 0
3. None of these
4. y = x
Ans: 1. y = kx
Solution:
Let force applied be y and acceleration produced be x. The force applied on a body is directly proportional to the
acceleration produced on it.
Yαx
y = kx
Where k is proportionality constant.
Q84. Point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = kx + 7. The value of k is:
1.
4

2. 5

3. 3
4. 7

Ans: 2.
5

Solution:
3y = kx + 7
Here, x = 3 and y = 4
Hence,
(3 × 4) = (kx3) + 7
12 = 3k + 7
3k = 12 - 7
3k = 5
5
k =
3

Q85. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: The graph of the linear equations 3x + 2y = 12 and 5x - 2y = 4 gives a pair of intersecting lines.
Reason: The graph of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 gives a pair of intersecting lines if
a1 b1
≠
a2 b2

1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.

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4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Q86. Write the correct answer in the following:

The equation x = 7, in two variables can be written as,
1. 1 - x + 1.y = 7
2. 1 - x + 0.y = 7
3. 0 - x + 1.y = 7
4. 0 - x + 0.y = 7
Ans: 4. 1 - x + 0.y = 7
Solution:
The equation x = 7 in two variables can be expressed as 1.x + 0.y = 7.
Q87. The equation x - 2 = 0 on number line is represented by:
1. A line.
2. A point.
3. Infinitely many lines.
4. Two lines.
Ans: 2. A point.
Solution:
The equation x - 2 = 0 is represented by a point on the number line.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b).
Q88. Write the following as an equation in two variables:
3
y = x
2

Ans: We are given,

x (Taking L.C.M on both sides)
3
y =
2

Now, in two variable forms the given equation will be

3x - 2y + 0 = 0
Q89. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: If x represents the age of father and y represents the present age of the son, then the statement for ‘present
age of father is 5 more than 6 times the age of the son’ in terms of mathematical equation is x = 6y + 5.
Reason: Equation of a line passing through origin is x - y = 0.
 1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q90. Which of the following ordered pairs is a solution of the equation x - 2y - 6?
1. (2, 4)
2. (0, 3)
3. (-4, 1)
4. (4, -1)
Ans: 4. (4, -1)
Q91. Write the linear equation such that each point on its graph has an ordinates times its abscissa.
1. y = 5x
2. x = 5y
3. 5x + y = 2
4. None of these.
Ans: 1. y = 5x
Solution:
At x = 1
y = 5.1 = 5
y=5
(1, 5)
At x = 2
y = 5.2 = 10
y = 10
(2, 10)
At x = 3
y = 5.3 = 15
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(3, 15)
Q92. The graph of y = 4x will:
1. Intersect x-axis.
2. Pass through the origin.
3. None of these.
4. Intersect y-axis.
Ans: 2. Pass through the origin.
Solution:
The graph of y = 4x will pass through the origin (0, 0)
y = 4x
At x = 0
y = 4.0
y=0
So the graph y = 4x will pass from point (0, 0).
Q93. The distance between the graphs of the equations y = -1 and y = 3 is:
1. 2
2. 4
3. 3
4. 1
Ans: 2. 4
Solution:
The distance between given two graphs
= 3 - (-1)
=3+1
=4
Hence, correct option is (b).
Q94. The positive solutions of the equation ax + by + c = 0 always lie in the:
1. 2nd quadrant.
2. 1st quadrant.
3. 3rd quadrant.
 4. 4th quadrant.
Ans: 2. 1st quadrant.
Solution:
The positive solutions of the equation ax + by + c = 0 always lie in the 1st quadrant. Because in 1st quadrant both x
and y have positive value.
Q95. The graph of the linear equation 2x - y = 4 cuts x-axis at:
1. (2, 0)
2. (-2, 0)
3. (0, -4)
4. (0, 4)
Ans: 1. (2, 0)
Solution:
On x-axis, the y-co-ordinate is always 0.
So, 2x - y = 4 will cut the x-axis where y = 0
i.e. 2x = 4
i.e. x = 2
Thus, 2x - y = 4 will cut the x-axis at (2, 0).
Hence, correct option is (a).
Q96. Directions: In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put forward. Read both the
statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following:
Assertion: Any point on the y - axis is of the form (0, y).
Reason: Any point on the y - axis is of the form (0, y). On the y - axis, y can take any values and x should be equal to 0.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Ans: 1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

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Q97. The value of k if x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of equation 2x - k = -3y is:
1. 6
2. 5
3. 7
4. -7
Ans: 3. 7
Q98. The point of the form (a, -a), where a lies on:
1. The line x = y.
2. The x-axis.
3. The line y + x = 0.
4. The y-axis.
Ans: 3. The line y + x = 0.
Solution:
The point (a, -a) lies on line x + y = 0
Here, is the verification
Put x = a in equation
x+y=0
a+y=0
y = -a
Hence, it is prove that (a, -a) is a solution of x + y = 0.
Q99. Express the following linear equations in the form ax + by + c = 0 and indicate the values of a, b and c in case:
y-5=0
Ans: We are given,
y-5=0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0,
We get, a = 0; b = 1; c = -5
Q100. Write the linear equation such that each point on its graph has an ordinate 5 times it's abscissa.
1. 5x + y = 2
2. None of these
3. y = 5x
4. x = 5y
Ans: 3. y = 5x
Solution:
y = 5x
At x = 1
y = 5.1 = 5
y=5
(1, 5)
At x = 2
y = 5.2 = 10
y = 10
(2, 10)
At x = 3
y = 5.3 = 15
y = 15
(3, 15).

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