Linear Equations in Two Variables (Class S4)
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. Which of the following is a linear equation in two variables?
a) x² + y = 5
b) x + y = 0
c) xy = 1
d) x² + y² = 1
2. The graph of a linear equation in two variables is:
a) A curve
b) A point
c) A straight line
d) A parabola
3. Which one of the following points lies on the line represented by 2x - 3y = 6?
a) (0, 0)
b) (3, 0)
c) (0, -2)
d) (6, 2)
4. How many solutions does a linear equation in two variables have?
a) One
b) Two
c) Infinite
d) None
5. If x + y = 10, what is the value of y when x = 6?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 10
d) 16
Section B: 2-Marker Questions
1. Write the linear equation representing the situation: of two numbers is 15.
2. Find the value of k if the point (k, 2) lies on the line 3x + 4y = 18.
3. Find two different solutions of the equation x - 2y = 4.
4. Write the equation of a line passing through the point (0, 4) and having a slope of 2.
5. Draw the graph of the equation x + y = 6 using any two solutions.
Section C: 3-Marker Questions
1. Check whether the point (1, 2) lies on the line represented by the equation 2x + 3y = 8. Justify
your answer.
2. The cost of a pen is Rs. x and a notebook is Rs. y. Write a linear equation for the total cost of
3 pens and 4 notebooks being Rs. 60. Find two solutions.
3. Find the value of ‘a’ if the point (a, 1) satisfies the equation 5x - 2y = 8. Plot the point on the
graph.
4. Solve: A linear equation passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, k). If it is also known that it
passes through (0, -1), find the value of k.
5. Plot the line represented by the equation y = 2x - 1. Write two solutions from the graph.
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Section D: Case Study Questions (4 marks each)
Q1. Ravi buys pencils and erasers. Let the cost of a pencil be Rs. x and that of an eraser be
Rs. y.
He buys 3 pencils and 2 erasers for Rs. 20.
He later buys 2 pencils and 3 erasers for Rs. 18.
a) Write the two equations representing the situations.
b) Find the solutions graphically.
c) Is the solution unique?
d) State the coordinates of the point of intersection.
Q2. A taxi fare in a city is charged as Rs. 50 for the first kilometre and Rs. 10 per kilometre
thereafter.
Let the total distance travelled be x km and the total fare be Rs. y.
a) Write the linear equation representing this situation.
b) What is the fare for a 5 km ride?
c) Draw a graph for the equation.
d) From the graph, find the distance when the fare is Rs. 100.
Answer Key
MCQs:
1. b) x + y = 0
2. c) A straight line
3. d) (6, 2)
4. c) Infinite
5. a) 4
2 Markers:
1. x + y = 15
2. 3k + 8 = 18 → k = 10/3
3. Example: (6, 1), (8, 2)
4. y = 2x + 4
5. Any two points like (0, 6), (6, 0)
3 Markers:
1. 2(1) + 3(2) = 8 → Yes, it lies on the line
2. 3x + 4y = 60; Example solutions: (4, 12), (8, 9)
3. 5a - 2 = 8 → a = 2
4. Using (0, -1) and (2, 3): Slope = (3 + 1)/2 = 2 → Equation: y + 1 = 2x → For x = 4, y = 7 → k =
7
5. Example points: (1, 1), (2, 3)
Case Study 1:
a) 3x + 2y = 20, 2x + 3y = 18
b) Solve graphically
c) Yes, unique
d) (4, 2)
Case Study 2:
a) y = 10x + 40
b) y = 10 × 5 + 40 = 90
c) Straight line graph
d) y = 100 → 10x + 40 = 100 → x = 6
