Which relation is correct for the equations (18x+27y=126) and (2x+3y=16)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (18/2=27/3 \ne 126/16)
Here, \(a_1=18, b_1=27, c_1=126\) and \(a_2=2, b_2=3, c_2=16\). Thus, \(a_1/a_2=18/2=9\) and \(b_1/b_2=27/3=9\), whereas \(c_1/c_2=126/16=63/8\), which is not 9. Therefore, \(a_1/a_2=b_1/b_2\ne c_1/c_2\), so the pair of linear equations is inconsistent and has no solution. Exam tip: equal ratios of the coefficients but an unequal ratio of the constant terms indicate no solution.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(18/2=27/3 \ne 126/16)
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, \(a_1=18, b_1=27, c_1=126\) and \(a_2=2, b_2=3, c_2=16\). Thus, \(a_1/a_2=18/2=9\) and \(b_1/b_2=27/3=9\), whereas \(c_1/c_2=126/16=63/8\), which is not 9. Therefore, \(a_1/a_2=b_1/b_2\ne c_1/c_2\), so the pair of linear equations is inconsistent and has no solution. Exam tip: equal ratios of the coefficients but an unequal ratio of the constant terms indicate no solution.
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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