Linear Equations in Two Variables

Class 9 Mathematics - Linear Equations in Two Variables Notes & Solutions

Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables (NCERT Solutions)

Exercise 4.1

Q1. The cost of a notebook is twice the cost of a pen. Write a linear equation in two variables to represent this statement. (Take the cost of a notebook to be &rupee; x and that of a pen to be &rupee; y).

Let the cost of a notebook be &rupee; x.
Let the cost of a pen be &rupee; y.
According to the given condition in the question, the cost of a notebook is twice the cost of a pen:
x = 2 × y
Therefore, the linear equation representing this statement is: x - 2y = 0.

Q2. Express the following linear equations in the form ax + by + c = 0 and indicate the values of a, b and c in each case:
(i) 2x + 3y = 9.35 (where 5 has a bar)
(ii) x - y/5 - 10 = 0
(iii) -2x + 3y = 6
(iv) x = 3y
(v) 2x = -5y
(vi) 3x + 2 = 0
(vii) y - 2 = 0
(viii) 5 = 2x

(i) 2x + 3y = 9.35̅
Can be written as: 2x + 3y - 9.35̅ = 0
Comparing with ax + by + c = 0, we get: a = 2, b = 3, c = -9.35̅.

(ii) x - y/5 - 10 = 0
This is already in the form ax + by + c = 0.
Comparing, we get: a = 1, b = -1/5, c = -10.

(iii) -2x + 3y = 6
Can be written as: -2x + 3y - 6 = 0
Comparing, we get: a = -2, b = 3, c = -6.

(iv) x = 3y
Can be written as: x - 3y + 0 = 0
Comparing, we get: a = 1, b = -3, c = 0.

(v) 2x = -5y
Can be written as: 2x + 5y + 0 = 0
Comparing, we get: a = 2, b = 5, c = 0.

(vi) 3x + 2 = 0
Since y is missing, it can be written as: 3x + 0y + 2 = 0
Comparing, we get: a = 3, b = 0, c = 2.

(vii) y - 2 = 0
Since x is missing, it can be written as: 0x + 1y - 2 = 0
Comparing, we get: a = 0, b = 1, c = -2.

(viii) 5 = 2x
Can be written as: 2x + 0y - 5 = 0 (bringing 5 to the RHS side and swapping).
Comparing, we get: a = 2, b = 0, c = -5.

Exercise 4.2

Q1. Which one of the following options is true, and why?
y = 3x + 5 has:
(i) A unique solution
(ii) Only two solutions
(iii) Infinitely many solutions

The correct option is (iii) Infinitely many solutions.

Reason: For any given value of x, there will exist a corresponding unique value of y, and vice versa. Since we can choose an infinite number of real values for x, we will get an infinite number of corresponding y values. Thus, a linear equation in two variables always has infinitely many solutions.

Q2. Write four solutions for each of the following equations:
(i) 2x + y = 7
(ii) πx + y = 9
(iii) x = 4y

(i) 2x + y = 7 ⇒ y = 7 - 2x
When x = 0, y = 7 - 2(0) = 7 ⇒ (0, 7)
When x = 1, y = 7 - 2(1) = 5 ⇒ (1, 5)
When x = 2, y = 7 - 2(2) = 3 ⇒ (2, 3)
When x = 3, y = 7 - 2(3) = 1 ⇒ (3, 1)
Four solutions: (0, 7), (1, 5), (2, 3), (3, 1).

(ii) πx + y = 9 ⇒ y = 9 - πx
When x = 0, y = 9 - π(0) = 9 ⇒ (0, 9)
When x = 1, y = 9 - π(1) = 9 - π ⇒ (1, 9 - π)
When x = 2, y = 9 - π(2) = 9 - 2π ⇒ (2, 9 - 2π)
When x = -1, y = 9 - π(-1) = 9 + π ⇒ (-1, 9 + π)
Four solutions: (0, 9), (1, 9 - π), (2, 9 - 2π), (-1, 9 + π).

(iii) x = 4y
When y = 0, x = 4(0) = 0 ⇒ (0, 0)
When y = 1, x = 4(1) = 4 ⇒ (4, 1)
When y = 2, x = 4(2) = 8 ⇒ (8, 2)
When y = -1, x = 4(-1) = -4 ⇒ (-4, -1)
Four solutions: (0, 0), (4, 1), (8, 2), (-4, -1).

Q3. Check which of the following are solutions of the equation x - 2y = 4 and which are not:
(i) (0, 2) (ii) (2, 0) (iii) (4, 0) (iv) (√2, 4√2) (v) (1, 1)

Equation is x - 2y = 4. We substitute x and y from each coordinate to see if LHS = RHS (4).

(i) (0, 2): LHS = 0 - 2(2) = -4. RHS = 4. Since LHS ≠ RHS, (0, 2) is not a solution.

(ii) (2, 0): LHS = 2 - 2(0) = 2. RHS = 4. Since LHS ≠ RHS, (2, 0) is not a solution.

(iii) (4, 0): LHS = 4 - 2(0) = 4. RHS = 4. Since LHS = RHS, (4, 0) is a solution.

(iv) (√2, 4√2): LHS = √2 - 2(4√2) = √2 - 8√2 = -7√2. RHS = 4. Since LHS ≠ RHS, it's not a solution.

(v) (1, 1): LHS = 1 - 2(1) = 1 - 2 = -1. RHS = 4. Since LHS ≠ RHS, (1, 1) is not a solution.

Q4. Find the value of k, if x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of the equation 2x + 3y = k.

Given the equation: 2x + 3y = k
Since (x = 2, y = 1) is a solution, it must satisfy the equation when substituted.
Substitute x = 2 and y = 1:
2(2) + 3(1) = k
4 + 3 = k
7 = k
Therefore, the value of k is 7.

Note on Graphing (Exercises 4.3 & 4.4)

According to the latest rationalised NCERT syllabus for Class 9 Mathematics, Exercises covering Graphs of Linear Equations in Two Variables and Equations of Lines Parallel to axes generally have been moved or removed. Ensure you adhere to the revised syllabus guidelines.

Class 9 Mathematics - Linear Equations in Two Variables Numericals & Practice

Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables (Practice Questions)

RD Sharma / Extra Practice Questions

Q1. Express the equation 5y = 2 in the form of ax + by + c = 0 and indicate the values of a, b, and c.

The equation 5y = 2 can be rewritten as:
0.x + 5y - 2 = 0
Comparing this with ax + by + c = 0:
a = 0, b = 5, and c = -2.

Q2. Write a linear equation representing the following statement: "The sum of a two-digit number and the number formed by interchanging its digits is 110."

Let the tens digit be x and the units digit be y.
Original Number = 10x + y
Number after reversing digits = 10y + x
Sum: (10x + y) + (10y + x) = 110
11x + 11y = 110
x + y = 10.
Therefore, the linear equation is x + y - 10 = 0.

Q3. Draw the graph of the linear equation x + 2y = 6. At what points does the graph cut the x-axis and the y-axis?

Equation: x + 2y = 6
To find the intersection with the x-axis: Put y = 0.
x + 2(0) = 6 ⇒ x = 6. Point is (6, 0).
To find the intersection with the y-axis: Put x = 0.
0 + 2y = 6 ⇒ y = 3. Point is (0, 3).
To graph, plot (6, 0) and (0, 3) on the Cartesian plane and draw a straight line through them.

Q4. Determine the value of 'a' if x = 1, y = 1 is a solution of 3x - ay = 6.

Since (1, 1) is a solution, substitute x = 1, y = 1 in 3x - ay = 6:
3(1) - a(1) = 6
3 - a = 6
-a = 6 - 3 = 3
a = -3.

Q5. Give the equations of two distinct lines passing through the point (2, 14). How many more such lines are there, and why?

We need linear equations where LHS = RHS for x = 2, y = 14.
Let y = 7x (Because 14 = 7 × 2). Let's write it as 7x - y = 0.
Let x + y = 2 + 14 = 16. Let's write it as x + y - 16 = 0.
There are infinitely many lines passing through this point because through a single point on a plane, infinite distinct lines can be drawn.

Q6. Find four solutions to the equation 3x + 4y = 12.

Equation is 4y = 12 - 3x ⇒ y = (12 - 3x)/4.
When x = 0, y = 12/4 = 3 ⇒ (0, 3)
When x = 4, y = (12 - 12)/4 = 0 ⇒ (4, 0)
When x = -4, y = (12 + 12)/4 = 24/4 = 6 ⇒ (-4, 6)
When x = 8, y = (12 - 24)/4 = -12/4 = -3 ⇒ (8, -3)

Q7. If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax + 7, find the value of a.

Substitute x = 3, y = 4 in the equation:
3(4) = a(3) + 7
12 = 3a + 7
12 - 7 = 3a
5 = 3a ⇒ a = 5/3.

Q8. The auto-rickshaw fare in a city is charged &rupee; 10 for the first kilometre and &rupee; 4 per kilometre for subsequent distances covered. Write the linear equation to express the total fare.

Let the total distance covered be x km.
Let the total fare be &rupee; y.
Fare for the 1st km = &rupee; 10.
Remaining distance = (x - 1) km.
Fare for remaining distance = 4(x - 1).
Total fare y = 10 + 4(x - 1) = 10 + 4x - 4
y = 4x + 6 (or 4x - y + 6 = 0).

Q9. The graph of the linear equation 2x + 3y = 6 is a line which meets the x-axis at the point _________.

A line meets the x-axis where y = 0.
Substitute y = 0 into 2x + 3y = 6:
2x + 3(0) = 6 ⇒ 2x = 6 ⇒ x = 3.
The point is (3, 0).

Q10. Write the equation of a line parallel to the x-axis at a distance of 4 units below the origin.

A line parallel to the x-axis has an equation in the form y = a.
Since it is 4 units below the origin, its constant y-coordinate everywhere is -4.
Therefore, the equation is y = -4 or y + 4 = 0.

Q11. Represent the given linear equation y = 2x on the Cartesian plane. Is the origin a solution?

Equation is y = 2x.
If x = 0, y = 0. So, (0, 0) is a solution. Yes, the origin is a solution, thereby the line passes through the origin.
Other points: (1, 2), (-1, -2). Plotting these gives a straight slanting line passing strictly through the origin (0, 0).

Q12. The daily wages of a worker is twice the number of hours he worked. Express this statement as a linear equation and draw its graph.

Let daily wages be y. Let the number of hours worked be x.
Equation: y = 2x (or 2x - y = 0).
To graph:
For x = 4 hours, y = 8.
For x = 6 hours, y = 12.
Plot (4, 8) and (6, 12). Join them to form a line passing through the origin (0, 0).

Q13. At what point does the line representing the equation 3x - y = 3 cut the y-axis?

The line cuts the y-axis when the x-coordinate is 0.
Substituting x = 0 in 3x - y = 3:
3(0) - y = 3 ⇒ -y = 3 ⇒ y = -3.
The point is (0, -3).

Q14. Solve for x: (2x - 3)/5 + (x + 3)/4 = (4x + 1)/7.

LCM of 5 and 4 is 20:
[4(2x - 3) + 5(x + 3)] / 20 = (4x + 1) / 7
(8x - 12 + 5x + 15) / 20 = (4x + 1) / 7
(13x + 3) / 20 = (4x + 1) / 7
Cross-multiply:
7(13x + 3) = 20(4x + 1)
91x + 21 = 80x + 20
91x - 80x = 20 - 21
11x = -1 ⇒ x = -1/11.

Q15. Write the linear equation representing a line which is parallel to the y-axis and lies at a distance of 3 units left of the y-axis.

A line parallel to the y-axis has the equation x = a.
Lying on the left means taking negative coordinates.
So, x = -3, which implies x + 3 = 0.

Q16. Find the value of m such that the point (m, 2m-1) lies on the line given by the equation 4x - 3y + 5 = 0.

Substitute x = m and y = 2m - 1 in the equation:
4(m) - 3(2m - 1) + 5 = 0
4m - 6m + 3 + 5 = 0
-2m + 8 = 0
2m = 8 ⇒ m = 4.

Q17. The sum of the ages of a father and son is 45 years. Write a linear equation. Also, construct a graph and from it find the son's age when the father is 35 years old.

Let father's age be y. Let son's age be x.
Equation: x + y = 45.
Calculation: When y = 35:
x + 35 = 45 ⇒ x = 10.
The son's age is 10 years.

Q18. Solve the equation 2y - 3 = 5y + 6 and represent the solutions on (i) the number line, (ii) the Cartesian plane.

2y - 5y = 6 + 3
-3y = 9 ⇒ y = -3.
(i) On a number line, this represents a single point at -3 on the y-axis.
(ii) On the Cartesian plane, treating y = -3 structurally as a linear equation in two variables 0.x + y = -3, it represents a line parallel to the x-axis, intersecting the y-axis at (0, -3).

Q19. Graph the equation y = -x. What angle does the line make with the negative x-axis?

The equation y = -x passes through the origin. Solutions: (1, -1), (2, -2), (-1, 1).
The line bisects Quadrants II and IV exactly in half.
Therefore, it makes an angle of 45° with the negative x-axis (or 135° with the positive x-axis).

Q20. Prove that the line 3x + 2y = 12 passes through the point of intersection of the line x = 2 and y = 3.

The point of intersection of x = 2 and y = 3 is firmly the coordinate (2, 3).
We substitute (2, 3) back into the equation 3x + 2y = 12:
LHS = 3(2) + 2(3) = 6 + 6 = 12.
RHS = 12.
Since LHS = RHS, the statement is true. The line does pass through the point of intersection.

Class 9 Mathematics - Linear Equations Formulas & Summary

Chapter 4: Linear Equations (Concepts & Formulas)

1. General Form of a Linear Equation

  • An equation of the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are real numbers, such that a and b are not both zero, is called a linear equation in two variables.
  • The highest power (degree) of the variables in a linear equation is 1.

2. Solutions of a Linear Equation

  • A linear equation in one variable (like x - 5 = 0) has a unique (only one) solution.
  • A linear equation in two variables (like 2x + 3y = 6) has infinitely many solutions.
  • To find solutions, you simply substitute any arbitrary value for x and solve the equation for the corresponding value of y (or vice-versa).

3. Graphing a Linear Equation

  • The graph of a linear equation in two variables is strictly a straight line.
  • Every point on the graph represents a unique solution to the linear equation. Let's say (x, y) serves as coordinates.
  • Every solution of the linear equation can be mapped to exactly one point on the straight line graph.

4. Equations Passing Through Origin and Parallel to Axes

  • The equation y = mx (or y = kx) represents a straight line that strictly passes through the origin (0, 0).
  • An equation of the form x = a represents a straight line parallel to the y-axis. (It crosses the x-axis at a distance 'a' from the origin).
  • An equation of the form y = a represents a straight line parallel to the x-axis. (It crosses the y-axis at a distance 'a' from the origin).
  • The equation of the x-axis itself is y = 0.
  • The equation of the y-axis itself is x = 0.

5. Important Rules Recap

  • Adding or Subtracting: You can add or subtract the same number from both sides of an equation without affecting the equality.
  • Multiplying or Dividing: You can multiply or divide both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number without affecting the equality.
  • Always use a ruler to draw graphs ensuring all points are perfectly collinear. If points don't form a line, a calculation error was made.
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