Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables (NCERT Solutions)
Exercise 4.1
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.
(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
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.
(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).
(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.
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.
Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables (Practice Questions)
RD Sharma / Extra Practice Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Substitute x = 3, y = 4 in the equation:
3(4) = a(3) + 7
12 = 3a + 7
12 - 7 = 3a
5 = 3a ⇒ a = 5/3.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
