Share

# Which of the following pairs of linear equations has unique solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions? In case there is a unique solution, find it by using cross multiplication method 2x + y = 5, 3x + 2y = 8 - CBSE Class 10 - Mathematics

ConceptAlgebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations Cross - Multiplication Method

#### Question

Which of the following pairs of linear equations has unique solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions? In case there is a unique solution, find it by using cross multiplication method

2x + y = 5

3x + 2y = 8

#### Solution

2x + y = 5

3x + 2y = 8

a_1/a_2=2/3, b_1/b_2=1/2, c_1/c_2=(-5)/-8

a_1/a_2 = b_1/b_2

Therefore, they will intersect each other at a unique point and thus, there will be a unique solution for these equations.

By cross-multiplication method,

x/(b_1c_2-b_2c_1) = y/(c_1a_2-c_2a_1)= 1/(a_1b_2-a_2b_1)

x/(-8-(-10))=y/(-15+16)=1/(4-3)

x/2=y/1=1

x/2=1, y/1=1

x=2, y = 1

∴ x =2, y =1

Is there an error in this question or solution?

#### APPEARS IN

NCERT Solution for Mathematics Textbook for Class 10 (2019 to Current)
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Ex. 3.50 | Q: 1.2 | Page no. 62

#### Video TutorialsVIEW ALL [2]

Solution Which of the following pairs of linear equations has unique solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions? In case there is a unique solution, find it by using cross multiplication method 2x + y = 5, 3x + 2y = 8 Concept: Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method.
S