Which of the following pairs of linear equations are consistent/inconsistent? If consistent, obtain the solution graphically:
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(i) We get,
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Hence,
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Therefore these pair of lines have infinite number of solutions and ![]()
x + y = 5
x = 5 - y
putting y = 1,2,3 we get,
x = 5 -1 = 4
x = 5 - 2 = 3
x = 5 - 3 = 2
X | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Y | 1 | 2 | 3 |
And, 2x + 2y = 10
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X | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Y | 1 | 2 | 3 |
(ii) We get,
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Hence,
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Therefore, these linear equations are parallel to each other and have no possible solution,
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(iii) We get,
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Hence,
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Therefore, these linear equations are intersecting each other at one point and thus have only one possible solution.
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X | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Y | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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X | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Y | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Graphical representation

(iv) We get,
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Hence,
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Therefore, these linear equations are parallel to each other and have no possible solution,
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