For which value will the lines (4x+ay=16) and (8x+10y=35) be distinct and parallel?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a=5)
For parallel lines, (\frac{4}{8}=\frac{a}{10}), so (a=5). Since (\frac{16}{35}\neq\frac{1}{2}), they will not be coincident.
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(a=5)
Why is this the correct answer?
For parallel lines, (\frac{4}{8}=\frac{a}{10}), so (a=5). Since (\frac{16}{35}\neq\frac{1}{2}), they will not be coincident.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Topic: Graphical method of finding solutions..