For prices of two tickets the equations (5x+4y=180) and (10x+8y=370) are formed. What type of system is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Inconsistent
Here, \(a_1/a_2=5/10=1/2\) and \(b_1/b_2=4/8=1/2\), but \(c_1/c_2=180/370=18/37\). Thus, \(a_1/a_2=b_1/b_2\ne c_1/c_2\), so the two lines are distinct and parallel and do not intersect. Therefore, the system is inconsistent and has no solution. Exam tip: Compare the ratios of the coefficients of \(x\) and \(y\) first, and then compare the ratio of the constants.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Inconsistent
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, \(a_1/a_2=5/10=1/2\) and \(b_1/b_2=4/8=1/2\), but \(c_1/c_2=180/370=18/37\). Thus, \(a_1/a_2=b_1/b_2\ne c_1/c_2\), so the two lines are distinct and parallel and do not intersect. Therefore, the system is inconsistent and has no solution. Exam tip: Compare the ratios of the coefficients of \(x\) and \(y\) first, and then compare the ratio of the constants.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Topic: Conditions for solvability.
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