What will (b) be for (bx+8y=32) and (12x+24y=71) to have no solution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 4
Two linear equations have no solution when \(\frac{a_1}{a_2}=\frac{b_1}{b_2}\ne\frac{c_1}{c_2}\). Here, \(\frac{b}{12}=\frac{8}{24}=\frac{1}{3}\), which gives \(b=4\). Also, \(\frac{32}{71}\ne\frac{1}{3}\), so the two lines are parallel and have no common solution. Exam tip: for no solution, the ratios of the coefficients must be equal, but the ratio of the constants must be different.
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4
Why is this the correct answer?
Two linear equations have no solution when \(\frac{a_1}{a_2}=\frac{b_1}{b_2}\ne\frac{c_1}{c_2}\). Here, \(\frac{b}{12}=\frac{8}{24}=\frac{1}{3}\), which gives \(b=4\). Also, \(\frac{32}{71}\ne\frac{1}{3}\), so the two lines are parallel and have no common solution. Exam tip: for no solution, the ratios of the coefficients must be equal, but the ratio of the constants must be different.
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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