Write a pair of linear equations which has the unique solution $x = -1, y = 3$. How many such pairs can you write?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) pair of linear equations in two variables is given by:
$a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$
$a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$
For the system to have a unique solution,the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \frac{b_1}{b_2}$.
Given the solution $x = -1$ and $y = 3$,these values must satisfy both equations:
$1$) $a_1(-1) + b_1(3) + c_1 = 0 \Rightarrow -a_1 + 3b_1 + c_1 = 0$
$2$) $a_2(-1) + b_2(3) + c_2 = 0 \Rightarrow -a_2 + 3b_2 + c_2 = 0$
We can choose arbitrary values for the coefficients that satisfy these conditions. For example,let $a_1 = 1, b_1 = 1$. Then $-1 + 3(1) + c_1 = 0 \Rightarrow c_1 = -2$. So,$x + y - 2 = 0$.
Let $a_2 = 1, b_2 = 2$. Then $-1 + 3(2) + c_2 = 0 \Rightarrow -1 + 6 + c_2 = 0 \Rightarrow c_2 = -5$. So,$x + 2y - 5 = 0$.
Since there are infinitely many combinations of $a_1, b_1, c_1$ and $a_2, b_2, c_2$ that satisfy the given solution and the condition for a unique solution,we can write infinitely many such pairs.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Draw the graphs of the pair of linear equations $x-y+2=0$ and $4x-y-4=0$. Calculate the area of the triangle formed by the lines so drawn and the $x$-axis (in sq. units).

Difficult
View Solution

If the following pair of equations has infinite solutions,then find the value of $k$:
$5x + 2y = k$
$10x + 4y = 3$

Form the pair of linear equations in the following problems and find their solutions (if they exist) by any algebraic method.
The area of a rectangle gets reduced by $9$ square units,if its length is reduced by $5$ units and breadth is increased by $3$ units. If we increase the length by $3$ units and the breadth by $2$ units,the area increases by $67$ square units. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Draw the graph of the pair of equations $2x + y = 4$ and $2x - y = 4$. Write the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines and the $y$-axis. Also,find the area of this triangle.

Difficult
View Solution

$A$ boat goes $32 \, km$ upstream and $36 \, km$ downstream in $7$ hours. In $9$ hours,it can go $40 \, km$ upstream and $48 \, km$ downstream. Determine the speed of the stream and that of the boat in still water. (Speed of boat in still water is more than the speed of the stream of river.)

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo