Math Ch 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables PYQs | CBSE Class 10

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1

If $x=1$ and $y=2$ is a solution of the pair of linear equations $2x-3y+a=0$ and $2x+3y-b=0$, then:

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2

Vijay invested certain amounts of money in two schemes A and B, which offer interest at the rate of 8% per annum and 9% per annum, respectively. He received ₹1,860 as the total annual interest. However, had he interchanged the amounts of investments in the two schemes, he would have received ₹20 more as annual interest. How much money did he invest in each scheme?

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3

In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these linear equations is :

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[1 mark]

4

Solve the following system of linear equations $7x-2y=5$ and $8x+7y=15$ and verify your answer.

[2 marks]

5

Three years ago, Rashmi was thrice as old as Nazma. Ten years later, Rashmi will be twice as old as Nazma. How old are Rashmi and Nazma now?

[3 marks]

6

The value of k for which the pair of equations \( kx=y+2 \) and \( 6x=2y+3 \) has infinitely many solutions,

[1 mark]

7

Assertion (A): Point \( P(0,2) \) is the point of intersection of y-axis with the line \( 3x+2y=4 \).

Reason (R): The distance of point \( P(0,2) \) from x-axis is 2 units.

[1 mark]

8

(a) Solve the pair of equations \( x=3 \) and \( y=-4 \) graphically.

OR

(b) Using graphical method, find whether following system of linear equations is consistent or not:

\( x=0 \) and \( y=-7 \)

[2 marks]

9

Half of the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 13. Find the numbers.

[3 marks]