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1
Medium
Solve the following pair of equations by substitution method:
$7x - 15y = 2$ $...(1)$
$x + 2y = 3$ $...(2)$

Solution

(N/A) Step $1:$ We pick either of the equations and write one variable in terms of the other. Let us consider Equation $(2)$.
$x + 2y = 3$
We can write it as $x = 3 - 2y$ $...(3)$
Step $2:$ Substitute the value of $x$ from Equation $(3)$ into Equation $(1)$. We get:
$7(3 - 2y) - 15y = 2$
$21 - 14y - 15y = 2$
$-29y = 2 - 21$
$-29y = -19$
Therefore,$y = \frac{19}{29}$
Step $3:$ Substituting this value of $y$ in Equation $(3)$,we get:
$x = 3 - 2\left(\frac{19}{29}\right)$
$x = 3 - \frac{38}{29}$
$x = \frac{87 - 38}{29} = \frac{49}{29}$
Therefore,the solution is $x = \frac{49}{29}, y = \frac{19}{29}$.
2
Easy
Solve by the method of substitution. Aftab tells his daughter,"Seven years ago,$I$ was seven times as old as you were then. Also,three years from now,$I$ shall be three times as old as you will be." Represent this situation algebraically.

Solution

(N/A) Let $s$ and $t$ be the current ages (in years) of Aftab and his daughter,respectively.
According to the first condition,seven years ago:
$(s - 7) = 7(t - 7)$
$s - 7 = 7t - 49$
$s - 7t = -42$ $...(1)$
According to the second condition,three years from now:
$(s + 3) = 3(t + 3)$
$s + 3 = 3t + 9$
$s - 3t = 6$ $...(2)$
From Equation $(2)$,we get $s = 3t + 6$.
Substituting this value of $s$ into Equation $(1)$:
$(3t + 6) - 7t = -42$
$-4t + 6 = -42$
$-4t = -48$
$t = 12$
Now,substitute $t = 12$ into $s = 3t + 6$:
$s = 3(12) + 6 = 36 + 6 = 42$
Thus,the current age of Aftab is $42$ years and his daughter is $12$ years old.
3
Medium
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method.
$x+y=14$
$x-y=4$

Solution

(A) $x+y=14$ $....(1)$
$x-y=4$ $....(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we express $x$ in terms of $y$:
$x=14-y$ $....(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$(14-y)-y=4$
$14-2y=4$
$14-4=2y$
$10=2y$
$y=5$ $....(4)$
Now,substituting the value of $y=5$ into equation $(3)$:
$x=14-5$
$x=9$
Therefore,the solution is $x=9$ and $y=5$.
4
Difficult
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method.
$s-t=3$
$\frac{s}{3}+\frac{t}{2}=6$

Solution

(S=9, T=6) $s-t=3$ $...(1)$
$\frac{s}{3}+\frac{t}{2}=6$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we express $s$ in terms of $t$:
$s = t + 3$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $s$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$\frac{t+3}{3} + \frac{t}{2} = 6$
Multiply the entire equation by $6$ (the $LCM$ of $3$ and $2$) to clear the denominators:
$2(t+3) + 3t = 36$
$2t + 6 + 3t = 36$
$5t + 6 = 36$
$5t = 30$
$t = 6$ $...(4)$
Now,substitute the value of $t = 6$ into equation $(3)$:
$s = 6 + 3$
$s = 9$
Therefore,the solution is $s = 9$ and $t = 6$.
5
Medium
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method.
$3x - y = 3$
$9x - 3y = 9$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$3x - y = 3$ $...(1)$
$9x - 3y = 9$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$y = 3x - 3$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $y$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$9x - 3(3x - 3) = 9$
$9x - 9x + 9 = 9$
$9 = 9$
Since $9 = 9$ is a true statement for all values of $x$,the two equations are coincident lines.
Therefore,the given pair of linear equations has infinitely many solutions.
The relationship between the variables is given by $y = 3x - 3$.
6
Difficult
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method.
$0.2 x + 0.3 y = 1.3$
$0.4 x + 0.5 y = 2.3$

Solution

(N/A) Given equations are:
$0.2 x + 0.3 y = 1.3$ $...(1)$
$0.4 x + 0.5 y = 2.3$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we express $x$ in terms of $y$:
$0.2 x = 1.3 - 0.3 y$
$x = \frac{1.3 - 0.3 y}{0.2}$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$0.4 \left( \frac{1.3 - 0.3 y}{0.2} \right) + 0.5 y = 2.3$
$2(1.3 - 0.3 y) + 0.5 y = 2.3$
$2.6 - 0.6 y + 0.5 y = 2.3$
$2.6 - 0.1 y = 2.3$
$2.6 - 2.3 = 0.1 y$
$0.3 = 0.1 y$
$y = \frac{0.3}{0.1} = 3$
Now,substitute $y = 3$ into equation $(3)$:
$x = \frac{1.3 - 0.3(3)}{0.2}$
$x = \frac{1.3 - 0.9}{0.2}$
$x = \frac{0.4}{0.2} = 2$
Therefore,the solution is $x = 2$ and $y = 3$.
7
DifficultMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method:
$\sqrt{2} x + \sqrt{3} y = 0$
$\sqrt{3} x - \sqrt{8} y = 0$
A
$x = 0, y = 0$
B
$x = 1, y = 1$
C
$x = 2, y = 2$
D
$x = -1, y = -1$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$\sqrt{2} x + \sqrt{3} y = 0$ $...(1)$
$\sqrt{3} x - \sqrt{8} y = 0$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we express $x$ in terms of $y$:
$x = -\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{\sqrt{2}}$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$\sqrt{3} \left( -\frac{\sqrt{3} y}{\sqrt{2}} \right) - \sqrt{8} y = 0$
$-\frac{3 y}{\sqrt{2}} - 2\sqrt{2} y = 0$
Factoring out $y$:
$y \left( -\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} - 2\sqrt{2} \right) = 0$
Since the term in the bracket is non-zero,we must have $y = 0$.
Substituting $y = 0$ into equation $(3)$:
$x = -\frac{\sqrt{3} (0)}{\sqrt{2}} = 0$
Thus,the solution is $x = 0$ and $y = 0$.
8
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the substitution method:
$\frac{3x}{2} - \frac{5y}{3} = -2$
$\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{2} = \frac{13}{6}$
A
$x = 2, y = 3$
B
$x = 3, y = 2$
C
$x = 1, y = 2$
D
$x = 2, y = 1$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1) \frac{3x}{2} - \frac{5y}{3} = -2$
$(2) \frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{2} = \frac{13}{6}$
Step $1$: Simplify the equations.
Multiply $(1)$ by $6$: $9x - 10y = -12$ --- $(3)$
Multiply $(2)$ by $6$: $2x + 3y = 13$ --- $(4)$
Step $2$: Express $x$ in terms of $y$ from equation $(4)$:
$2x = 13 - 3y$
$x = \frac{13 - 3y}{2}$ --- $(5)$
Step $3$: Substitute $(5)$ into $(3)$:
$9(\frac{13 - 3y}{2}) - 10y = -12$
Multiply by $2$: $9(13 - 3y) - 20y = -24$
$117 - 27y - 20y = -24$
$-47y = -24 - 117$
$-47y = -141$
$y = \frac{141}{47} = 3$
Step $4$: Substitute $y = 3$ into $(5)$:
$x = \frac{13 - 3(3)}{2} = \frac{13 - 9}{2} = \frac{4}{2} = 2$
Thus,the solution is $x = 2, y = 3$.
9
Easy
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problem and find their solution by the substitution method.
The difference between two numbers is $26$ and one number is three times the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

(N/A) Let the first number be $x$ and the other number be $y$ such that $y > x$.
According to the given information:
$y = 3x$ $...(1)$
$y - x = 26$ $...(2)$
On substituting the value of $y$ from equation $(1)$ into equation $(2)$,we obtain:
$3x - x = 26$
$2x = 26$
$x = 13$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ in equation $(1)$,we obtain:
$y = 3(13) = 39$
Hence,the two numbers are $13$ and $39$.
10
MediumMCQ
The father's age is six times his son's age. Four years hence,the age of the father will be four times his son's age. The present ages,in years,of the son and the father are,respectively
A
$4$ and $24$
B
$5$ and $30$
C
$6$ and $36$
D
$3$ and $24$

Solution

(C) Let $x$ be the present age of the father and $y$ be the present age of the son in years.
According to the first condition,the father's age is six times the son's age:
$x = 6y$ --- $(i)$
According to the second condition,four years hence,the father's age will be four times the son's age:
$(x + 4) = 4(y + 4)$
$x + 4 = 4y + 16$
$x - 4y = 12$ --- $(ii)$
Substituting the value of $x$ from $(i)$ into $(ii)$:
$6y - 4y = 12$
$2y = 12$
$y = 6$
Now,substituting $y = 6$ into $(i)$:
$x = 6(6) = 36$
Therefore,the present age of the son is $6$ years and the present age of the father is $36$ years.
11
Medium
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problem and find their solution by the substitution method.
The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by $18^{\circ}$. Find the angles.

Solution

(A) Let the larger angle be $x$ and the smaller angle be $y$.
We know that the sum of the measures of angles of a supplementary pair is always $180^{\circ}$.
According to the given information:
$x + y = 180^{\circ}$ $...(1)$
$x - y = 18^{\circ}$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we obtain:
$x = 180^{\circ} - y$ $...(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ in equation $(2)$,we get:
$(180^{\circ} - y) - y = 18^{\circ}$
$180^{\circ} - 2y = 18^{\circ}$
$180^{\circ} - 18^{\circ} = 2y$
$162^{\circ} = 2y$
$y = 81^{\circ}$ $...(4)$
Substituting the value of $y$ in equation $(3)$,we get:
$x = 180^{\circ} - 81^{\circ}$
$x = 99^{\circ}$
Hence,the two angles are $99^{\circ}$ and $81^{\circ}$.
12
Difficult
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problems and find their solution by the substitution method.
The coach of a cricket team buys $7$ bats and $6$ balls for ₹ $3800$. Later,she buys $3$ bats and $5$ balls for ₹ $1750$. Find the cost of each bat and each ball.

Solution

(A) Let the cost of a bat be $x$ and the cost of a ball be $y$.
According to the given information:
$7x + 6y = 3800$ $...(1)$
$3x + 5y = 1750$ $...(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$6y = 3800 - 7x$
$y = \frac{3800 - 7x}{6}$ $...(3)$
Substituting this value of $y$ into equation $(2)$:
$3x + 5\left(\frac{3800 - 7x}{6}\right) = 1750$
Multiply the entire equation by $6$ to simplify:
$18x + 5(3800 - 7x) = 10500$
$18x + 19000 - 35x = 10500$
$-17x = 10500 - 19000$
$-17x = -8500$
$x = 500$
Now,substitute $x = 500$ into equation $(3)$:
$y = \frac{3800 - 7(500)}{6}$
$y = \frac{3800 - 3500}{6}$
$y = \frac{300}{6} = 50$
Therefore,the cost of one bat is ₹ $500$ and the cost of one ball is ₹ $50$.
13
Difficult
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problem and find their solution by the substitution method.
The taxi charges in a city consist of a fixed charge together with the charge for the distance covered. For a distance of $10 \, km$,the charge paid is ₹ $105$ and for a journey of $15 \, km$,the charge paid is ₹ $155$. What are the fixed charges and the charge per $km$? How much does a person have to pay for travelling a distance of $25 \, km$?

Solution

(D) Let the fixed charge be ₹ $x$ and the charge per $km$ be ₹ $y$.
According to the given information:
$x + 10y = 105$ $(1)$
$x + 15y = 155$ $(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we obtain:
$x = 105 - 10y$ $(3)$
Substituting the value of $x$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$(105 - 10y) + 15y = 155$
$105 + 5y = 155$
$5y = 155 - 105$
$5y = 50$
$y = 10$
Substituting $y = 10$ in equation $(3)$:
$x = 105 - 10(10)$
$x = 105 - 100$
$x = 5$
Thus,the fixed charge is ₹ $5$ and the charge per $km$ is ₹ $10$.
For a distance of $25 \, km$,the total charge is:
$x + 25y = 5 + 25(10) = 5 + 250 = ₹ 255$.
14
Difficult
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problem and find their solution by the substitution method.
$A$ fraction becomes $\frac{9}{11}$ if $2$ is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If $3$ is added to both the numerator and the denominator,it becomes $\frac{5}{6}$. Find the fraction.

Solution

(A) Let the numerator of the fraction be $x$ and the denominator be $y$. The fraction is $\frac{x}{y}$.
According to the first condition: $\frac{x+2}{y+2} = \frac{9}{11}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $11(x+2) = 9(y+2) \implies 11x + 22 = 9y + 18 \implies 11x - 9y = -4$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $\frac{x+3}{y+3} = \frac{5}{6}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $6(x+3) = 5(y+3) \implies 6x + 18 = 5y + 15 \implies 6x - 5y = -3$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $2$,$5y = 6x + 3 \implies y = \frac{6x+3}{5}$.
Substituting this into Equation $1$: $11x - 9(\frac{6x+3}{5}) = -4$.
Multiply by $5$: $55x - 9(6x+3) = -20 \implies 55x - 54x - 27 = -20 \implies x = 7$.
Now,find $y$: $y = \frac{6(7)+3}{5} = \frac{42+3}{5} = \frac{45}{5} = 9$.
The fraction is $\frac{7}{9}$.
15
Medium
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problem and find their solution by the substitution method: 'Five years hence,the age of Jacob will be three times that of his son. Five years ago,Jacob's age was seven times that of his son. What are their present ages?'

Solution

(N/A) Let the present age of Jacob be $x$ years and the present age of his son be $y$ years.
Case $1$: Five years hence,Jacob's age will be $(x + 5)$ and his son's age will be $(y + 5)$.
According to the problem,$(x + 5) = 3(y + 5) \implies x + 5 = 3y + 15 \implies x - 3y = 10$ (Equation $1$).
Case $2$: Five years ago,Jacob's age was $(x - 5)$ and his son's age was $(y - 5)$.
According to the problem,$(x - 5) = 7(y - 5) \implies x - 5 = 7y - 35 \implies x - 7y = -30$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $1$,$x = 3y + 10$.
Substituting this value into Equation $2$: $(3y + 10) - 7y = -30 \implies -4y = -40 \implies y = 10$.
Substituting $y = 10$ into $x = 3y + 10$: $x = 3(10) + 10 = 40$.
Therefore,the present age of Jacob is $40$ years and the present age of his son is $10$ years.
16
MediumMCQ
The total weight of a father and his son is $70 \, kg$. The weight of the son is one-sixth of the weight of his father. Find the weight of the father and the son.
A
Father: $60 \, kg$,Son: $10 \, kg$
B
Father: $50 \, kg$,Son: $20 \, kg$
C
Father: $55 \, kg$,Son: $15 \, kg$
D
Father: $65 \, kg$,Son: $5 \, kg$

Solution

(A) Let the weight of the father be $x \, kg$ and the weight of the son be $y \, kg$.
According to the problem,the total weight is $x + y = 70$ (Equation $1$).
The weight of the son is one-sixth of the father's weight,so $y = \frac{1}{6}x$,which implies $x = 6y$ or $x - 6y = 0$ (Equation $2$).
Substitute $x = 6y$ into Equation $1$:
$6y + y = 70$
$7y = 70$
$y = 10 \, kg$.
Now,substitute $y = 10$ into $x = 6y$:
$x = 6 \times 10 = 60 \, kg$.
Therefore,the father's weight is $60 \, kg$ and the son's weight is $10 \, kg$.
17
MediumMCQ
By the method of substitution,solve the following pair of linear equations: $2x + 3y = 11, 2x - y = -1$
A
$(5, 0)$
B
$(7, 4)$
C
$(1, 3)$
D
$(2, 5)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$2x + 3y = 11$ .......... $(i)$
$2x - y = -1$ .......... $(ii)$
From equation $(ii)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$y = 2x + 1$ .......... $(iii)$
Substitute the value of $y$ from equation $(iii)$ into equation $(i)$:
$2x + 3(2x + 1) = 11$
$2x + 6x + 3 = 11$
$8x + 3 = 11$
$8x = 8$
$x = 1$
Now,substitute $x = 1$ into equation $(iii)$:
$y = 2(1) + 1$
$y = 2 + 1$
$y = 3$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (1, 3)$.
18
MediumMCQ
By the method of substitution,solve the following pair of linear equations: $3x - 7y = 18, 6x - 14y = 12$.
A
$(1, 3)$
B
$(2, 5)$
C
$(7, 1)$
D
$\varnothing$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$3x - 7y = 18$ ..... $(1)$
$6x - 14y = 12$ ..... $(2)$
Divide equation $(2)$ by $2$:
$3x - 7y = 6$ ..... $(3)$
From equation $(1)$,we have $3x = 18 + 7y$. Substituting this into equation $(3)$:
$(18 + 7y) - 7y = 6$
$18 = 6$
This is a contradiction,as $18$ can never be equal to $6$.
Therefore,the given pair of linear equations has no solution,which means the solution set is $\varnothing$.
19
MediumMCQ
The sum of the present age of a father and twice the present age of a son is $70$ years. Also,the sum of twice the present age of father and the present age of son is $95$ years. Find their present ages.
A
Father: $40$ years,Son: $15$ years
B
Father: $45$ years,Son: $10$ years
C
Father: $35$ years,Son: $20$ years
D
Father: $50$ years,Son: $10$ years

Solution

(A) Let the present age of the father be $x$ years and the present age of the son be $y$ years.
According to the first condition: $x + 2y = 70$ --- $(1)$
According to the second condition: $2x + y = 95$ --- $(2)$
From equation $(1)$,we get $x = 70 - 2y$.
Substituting this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$2(70 - 2y) + y = 95$
$140 - 4y + y = 95$
$140 - 3y = 95$
$-3y = 95 - 140$
$-3y = -45$
$y = 15$
Now,substitute $y = 15$ into $x = 70 - 2y$:
$x = 70 - 2(15)$
$x = 70 - 30 = 40$
Therefore,the father's present age is $40$ years and the son's present age is $15$ years.
20
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $x + y = 7$ and $5x + 12y = 7$.
A
$(-11, 4)$
B
$(11, 4)$
C
$(11, -4)$
D
$(-11, -4)$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$1) x + y = 7$
$2) 5x + 12y = 7$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $x$ in terms of $y$:
$x = 7 - y$ $(3)$
Substitute equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$5(7 - y) + 12y = 7$
$35 - 5y + 12y = 7$
$35 + 7y = 7$
$7y = 7 - 35$
$7y = -28$
$y = -4$
Now,substitute $y = -4$ back into equation $(3)$:
$x = 7 - (-4)$
$x = 7 + 4$
$x = 11$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (11, -4)$.
21
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $5x - 3y = 1$ and $2x + 5y = 19$.
A
$x = 2, y = 3$
B
$x = 3, y = 2$
C
$x = 4, y = 6$
D
$x = 1, y = 2$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$1) 5x - 3y = 1$
$2) 2x + 5y = 19$
From equation $(1)$,we get $5x = 1 + 3y$,so $x = \frac{1 + 3y}{5}$.
Substitute this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$2(\frac{1 + 3y}{5}) + 5y = 19$
Multiply by $5$ to clear the denominator:
$2(1 + 3y) + 25y = 95$
$2 + 6y + 25y = 95$
$31y = 93$
$y = 3$
Now,substitute $y = 3$ back into the expression for $x$:
$x = \frac{1 + 3(3)}{5} = \frac{1 + 9}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2$.
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (2, 3)$.
22
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $2x - y + 3 = 0$ and $y = 2x - \frac{3}{2}$.
A
$\varnothing$
B
$(10, 2)$
C
$(7, 9)$
D
$(4, 3)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $2x - y + 3 = 0$
$(2)$ $y = 2x - \frac{3}{2}$
Substitute the value of $y$ from equation $(2)$ into equation $(1)$:
$2x - (2x - \frac{3}{2}) + 3 = 0$
$2x - 2x + \frac{3}{2} + 3 = 0$
$\frac{3}{2} + 3 = 0$
$\frac{3 + 6}{2} = 0$
$\frac{9}{2} = 0$
Since $\frac{9}{2} \neq 0$,this statement is a contradiction.
Therefore,the given pair of linear equations has no solution,which means the lines are parallel. The correct option is $A$.
23
Medium
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $2x - 3y = -11$ and $4x - 6y + 22 = 0$.

Solution

(N/A) Given equations are:
$1) \, 2x - 3y = -11$
$2) \, 4x - 6y + 22 = 0$
From equation $(2)$,we can write $4x - 6y = -22$,which simplifies to $2(2x - 3y) = -22$,or $2x - 3y = -11$.
Since both equations are identical,they represent the same line.
This means the system has infinitely many solutions.
Any pair $(x, y)$ satisfying $2x - 3y = -11$ is a solution.
Thus,the solution set is $\{(x, y) \mid 2x - 3y = -11; \, x, y \in R \}$.
24
EasyMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $3x + y + 1 = 0$ and $2x - 3y + 8 = 0$.
A
$(-1, 2)$
B
$(1, -4)$
C
$(0, 3)$
D
$(2, -7)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $3x + y + 1 = 0$
$(2)$ $2x - 3y + 8 = 0$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$y = -3x - 1$ $(3)$
Substitute the value of $y$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$2x - 3(-3x - 1) + 8 = 0$
$2x + 9x + 3 + 8 = 0$
$11x + 11 = 0$
$11x = -11$
$x = -1$
Now,substitute $x = -1$ into equation $(3)$:
$y = -3(-1) - 1$
$y = 3 - 1$
$y = 2$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (-1, 2)$.
25
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $8x - 3y = 1$ and $34x - 3y = 14$.
A
$(-7, -1/2)$
B
$(4, 2/5)$
C
$(1/2, 3/2)$
D
$(1/2, 1)$

Solution

(D) Given equations are:
$1) 8x - 3y = 1$
$2) 34x - 3y = 14$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $3y$ as:
$3y = 8x - 1$
$y = (8x - 1) / 3$
Substitute this value of $y$ into equation $(2)$:
$34x - 3((8x - 1) / 3) = 14$
$34x - (8x - 1) = 14$
$34x - 8x + 1 = 14$
$26x = 13$
$x = 13 / 26 = 1/2$
Now,substitute $x = 1/2$ into the expression for $y$:
$y = (8(1/2) - 1) / 3$
$y = (4 - 1) / 3$
$y = 3 / 3 = 1$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (1/2, 1)$.
26
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $x + 8y = 19$ and $2x + 11y = 28$.
A
$(3, 2)$
B
$(5, 7)$
C
$(4, 1)$
D
$(2, -1)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1) x + 8y = 19$
$(2) 2x + 11y = 28$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $x$ in terms of $y$:
$x = 19 - 8y$
Substitute this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$2(19 - 8y) + 11y = 28$
$38 - 16y + 11y = 28$
$38 - 5y = 28$
$-5y = 28 - 38$
$-5y = -10$
$y = 2$
Now,substitute $y = 2$ back into the expression for $x$:
$x = 19 - 8(2)$
$x = 19 - 16$
$x = 3$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (3, 2)$.
27
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $2x + 3y = 7$ and $6x + 9y = 23$.
A
$(2, 2)$
B
$\text{No solution } (\varnothing)$
C
$(1, 1.5)$
D
$(0, -3)$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$1) \, 2x + 3y = 7$
$2) \, 6x + 9y = 23$
Check the ratio of coefficients:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$
$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$
$\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{7}{23}$
Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$,the lines are parallel to each other.
Therefore,the system of equations has no solution,denoted by $\varnothing$.
28
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $x + 11y = 1$ and $8x + 13y = 2$.
A
$(\frac{4}{20}, \frac{3}{18})$
B
$(\frac{7}{20}, \frac{3}{20})$
C
$(\frac{3}{25}, \frac{2}{25})$
D
$(\frac{2}{25}, \frac{5}{25})$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$(1) x + 11y = 1$
$(2) 8x + 13y = 2$
From equation $(1)$,we get $x = 1 - 11y$.
Substitute this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$8(1 - 11y) + 13y = 2$
$8 - 88y + 13y = 2$
$8 - 75y = 2$
$-75y = 2 - 8$
$-75y = -6$
$y = \frac{-6}{-75} = \frac{2}{25}$.
Now,substitute $y = \frac{2}{25}$ into the expression for $x$:
$x = 1 - 11(\frac{2}{25})$
$x = 1 - \frac{22}{25} = \frac{25 - 22}{25} = \frac{3}{25}$.
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (\frac{3}{25}, \frac{2}{25})$.
29
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pair of linear equations by the method of substitution: $8x + 5y = 9$ and $3x + 2y = 4$.
A
$(-2, 5)$
B
$(-3, 2)$
C
$(0, -1)$
D
$(7, -5)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $8x + 5y = 9$
$(2)$ $3x + 2y = 4$
From equation $(2)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$2y = 4 - 3x$
$y = \frac{4 - 3x}{2}$
Substitute this value of $y$ into equation $(1)$:
$8x + 5(\frac{4 - 3x}{2}) = 9$
Multiply the entire equation by $2$ to eliminate the fraction:
$16x + 5(4 - 3x) = 18$
$16x + 20 - 15x = 18$
$x + 20 = 18$
$x = 18 - 20$
$x = -2$
Now,substitute $x = -2$ back into the expression for $y$:
$y = \frac{4 - 3(-2)}{2}$
$y = \frac{4 + 6}{2}$
$y = \frac{10}{2}$
$y = 5$
Thus,the solution is $(x, y) = (-2, 5)$.
30
MediumMCQ
$A$ fraction becomes $\frac{4}{5}$ if $1$ is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If $5$ is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator,it becomes $\frac{1}{2}$. Find the fraction.
A
$\frac{9}{3}$
B
$\frac{7}{5}$
C
$\frac{7}{9}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Let the fraction be $\frac{x}{y}$.
According to the first condition: $\frac{x+1}{y+1} = \frac{4}{5}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $5(x+1) = 4(y+1) \implies 5x + 5 = 4y + 4 \implies 5x - 4y = -1$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $\frac{x-5}{y-5} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Cross-multiplying gives: $2(x-5) = 1(y-5) \implies 2x - 10 = y - 5 \implies 2x - y = 5$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $2$,$y = 2x - 5$. Substituting this into Equation $1$:
$5x - 4(2x - 5) = -1$
$5x - 8x + 20 = -1$
$-3x = -21 \implies x = 7$.
Now,find $y$: $y = 2(7) - 5 = 14 - 5 = 9$.
Thus,the fraction is $\frac{7}{9}$.
31
EasyMCQ
If $2x + y = 35$ and $3x + 4y = 65$,then find $\frac{x}{y}$.
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Given equations are:
$(1) \ 2x + y = 35$
$(2) \ 3x + 4y = 65$
From equation $(1)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$y = 35 - 2x$
Substitute this value of $y$ into equation $(2)$:
$3x + 4(35 - 2x) = 65$
$3x + 140 - 8x = 65$
$-5x = 65 - 140$
$-5x = -75$
$x = 15$
Now,substitute $x = 15$ back into the expression for $y$:
$y = 35 - 2(15)$
$y = 35 - 30$
$y = 5$
Finally,calculate the ratio $\frac{x}{y}$:
$\frac{x}{y} = \frac{15}{5} = 3$
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
32
MediumMCQ
The sum of two numbers is $9$. The difference of five times the first number and thrice the other number is $5$. Find the numbers.
A
$4, 5$
B
$-4, 2$
C
$0, -5$
D
$7, 5$

Solution

(A) Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y$.
According to the problem,the sum of the numbers is $9$,so $x + y = 9$ (Equation $1$).
The difference of five times the first number and thrice the other number is $5$,so $5x - 3y = 5$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $1$,we get $y = 9 - x$.
Substitute this into Equation $2$: $5x - 3(9 - x) = 5$.
$5x - 27 + 3x = 5$.
$8x = 32$.
$x = 4$.
Now,substitute $x = 4$ into $y = 9 - x$: $y = 9 - 4 = 5$.
Thus,the numbers are $4$ and $5$.
33
MediumMCQ
$A$ number is $3$ less than another number. By adding $17$ to twice the larger number,it becomes thrice the smaller number. Find these numbers.
A
$26, 23$
B
$62, 20$
C
$20, 27$
D
$29, 21$

Solution

(A) Let the larger number be $x$ and the smaller number be $y$.
According to the first condition,$x = y + 3$ or $x - y = 3$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition,$2x + 17 = 3y$ or $2x - 3y = -17$ (Equation $2$).
Substitute $x = y + 3$ into Equation $2$:
$2(y + 3) - 3y = -17$
$2y + 6 - 3y = -17$
$-y + 6 = -17$
$-y = -23$
$y = 23$.
Now,find $x$ using $x = y + 3$:
$x = 23 + 3 = 26$.
Therefore,the numbers are $26$ and $23$.
34
MediumMCQ
Solve the following pairs of linear equations: $\frac{5}{a} - \frac{6}{b} = 3$ and $\frac{1}{a} + \frac{4}{b} = 11$.
A
$\left(-\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{7}{3}, \frac{1}{5}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{1}\right)$

Solution

(C) Let $x = \frac{1}{a}$ and $y = \frac{1}{b}$.
The equations become:
$5x - 6y = 3$ --- $(1)$
$x + 4y = 11$ --- $(2)$
From equation $(2)$,$x = 11 - 4y$.
Substitute $x$ in equation $(1)$:
$5(11 - 4y) - 6y = 3$
$55 - 20y - 6y = 3$
$55 - 26y = 3$
$26y = 52$
$y = 2$.
Since $y = \frac{1}{b} = 2$,then $b = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substitute $y = 2$ in $x = 11 - 4y$:
$x = 11 - 4(2) = 11 - 8 = 3$.
Since $x = \frac{1}{a} = 3$,then $a = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,$(a, b) = \left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$.
35
MediumMCQ
If $I$ add $1$ to each of the two given numbers,then their ratio is $1:2$. If $I$ subtract $5$ from each of the numbers,the ratio is $5:11$. Find the numbers.
A
$23, 62$
B
$78, 90$
C
$30, 45$
D
$35, 71$

Solution

(D) Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y$.
According to the first condition: $\frac{x+1}{y+1} = \frac{1}{2} \implies 2x + 2 = y + 1 \implies y = 2x + 1$ (Equation $1$).
According to the second condition: $\frac{x-5}{y-5} = \frac{5}{11} \implies 11x - 55 = 5y - 25 \implies 11x - 5y = 30$ (Equation $2$).
Substitute $y = 2x + 1$ into Equation $2$: $11x - 5(2x + 1) = 30$.
$11x - 10x - 5 = 30 \implies x = 35$.
Now,find $y$: $y = 2(35) + 1 = 70 + 1 = 71$.
Thus,the numbers are $35$ and $71$.
36
EasyMCQ
The solution of the pair of equations $x + 2y = 5$ and $2x + y = 4$ is .........
A
$(1, 2)$
B
$(1, 1)$
C
$(1, -1)$
D
$(2, 2)$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $x + 2y = 5$
$(2)$ $2x + y = 4$
From equation $(1)$,we get $x = 5 - 2y$.
Substitute this value of $x$ into equation $(2)$:
$2(5 - 2y) + y = 4$
$10 - 4y + y = 4$
$10 - 3y = 4$
$-3y = 4 - 10$
$-3y = -6$
$y = 2$
Now,substitute $y = 2$ into $x = 5 - 2y$:
$x = 5 - 2(2)$
$x = 5 - 4$
$x = 1$
Therefore,the solution is $(x, y) = (1, 2)$.
37
EasyMCQ
If $2x + y = 5$ and $y - 1 = 0$,then the value of $x$ is ............
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) Given the equations:
$2x + y = 5$ --- $(1)$
$y - 1 = 0$ --- $(2)$
From equation $(2)$,we get $y = 1$.
Substitute the value of $y = 1$ into equation $(1)$:
$2x + 1 = 5$
$2x = 5 - 1$
$2x = 4$
$x = 4 / 2$
$x = 2$
Therefore,the value of $x$ is $2$.
38
EasyMCQ
For the linear equation in two variables $3x + 2y = 8$,if the value of $x$ is $-2$,then $y = \dots$
A
$-5$
B
$-7$
C
$7$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Given the linear equation $3x + 2y = 8$.
Substituting $x = -2$ into the equation:
$3(-2) + 2y = 8$
$-6 + 2y = 8$
Adding $6$ to both sides:
$2y = 8 + 6$
$2y = 14$
Dividing by $2$:
$y = 7$.
39
EasyMCQ
For the linear equation in two variables $2x - 5y = 3$,if $y = -1$,then $x = \ldots$
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$2$
D
$-2$

Solution

(B) Given the linear equation $2x - 5y = 3$.
Substituting the value $y = -1$ into the equation:
$2x - 5(-1) = 3$
$2x + 5 = 3$
Subtracting $5$ from both sides:
$2x = 3 - 5$
$2x = -2$
Dividing by $2$:
$x = -1$
40
MediumMCQ
For the pair of equations $2x + 3y = 10$ and $3x - y = 4$,find the value of $x$.
A
$2$
B
$-2$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) Given equations are:
$(1)$ $2x + 3y = 10$
$(2)$ $3x - y = 4$
From equation $(2)$,we can express $y$ in terms of $x$:
$y = 3x - 4$
Substitute this value of $y$ into equation $(1)$:
$2x + 3(3x - 4) = 10$
$2x + 9x - 12 = 10$
$11x = 10 + 12$
$11x = 22$
$x = 2$
Thus,the value of $x$ is $2$.
41
MediumMCQ
If $x = -2$ and $\frac{4}{x} + \frac{3}{y} = 1$,then $y = \dots$
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $\frac{4}{x} + \frac{3}{y} = 1$.
Substitute $x = -2$ into the equation:
$\frac{4}{-2} + \frac{3}{y} = 1$
$-2 + \frac{3}{y} = 1$
Add $2$ to both sides:
$\frac{3}{y} = 1 + 2$
$\frac{3}{y} = 3$
Multiply both sides by $y$ and divide by $3$:
$y = \frac{3}{3} = 1$.
Therefore,$y = 1$.
42
MediumMCQ
If $y = \frac{1}{2} x$ and $x + 2y = 8$,then $x = \dots$
A
$2$
B
$-2$
C
$4$
D
$-4$

Solution

(C) Given equations are:
$y = \frac{1}{2} x$ --- $(1)$
$x + 2y = 8$ --- $(2)$
Substitute the value of $y$ from equation $(1)$ into equation $(2)$:
$x + 2(\frac{1}{2} x) = 8$
$x + x = 8$
$2x = 8$
$x = \frac{8}{2}$
$x = 4$
43
MediumMCQ
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is $6$. If the digit at the unit's place is twice the digit at the ten's place,then that number is..........
A
$24$
B
$42$
C
$36$
D
$63$

Solution

(A) Let the digit at the ten's place be $x$ and the digit at the unit's place be $y$.
According to the problem,the sum of the digits is $6$,so $x + y = 6$.
Also,the digit at the unit's place is twice the digit at the ten's place,so $y = 2x$.
Substituting $y = 2x$ into the first equation: $x + 2x = 6$.
$3x = 6$,which gives $x = 2$.
Now,find $y$: $y = 2(2) = 4$.
The number is formed by $10x + y$,which is $10(2) + 4 = 24$.
44
EasyMCQ
From the equation $2x + 3y = 8$,we get $y = \ldots$
A
$\frac{2x - 8}{3}$
B
$\frac{8 - 2x}{3}$
C
$\frac{2x + 8}{3}$
D
$\frac{8 - 3x}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given the linear equation in two variables: $2x + 3y = 8$.
To express $y$ in terms of $x$,we isolate the term containing $y$ on one side of the equation.
Subtract $2x$ from both sides: $3y = 8 - 2x$.
Now,divide both sides by $3$ to solve for $y$: $y = \frac{8 - 2x}{3}$.
Thus,the correct expression is $\frac{8 - 2x}{3}$.

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