Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables — Question Ex 3.4 Q2
Back to all questionsEx 3.4 Class 10 Maths Question 2.
Form the pair of linear equations for the following problems and find their solutions (if they exist) by the elimination method:
(i) If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a fraction reduces to 1. It becomes \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\), if we only add 1 to the denominator. What is the fraction?
(ii) Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. How old are Nuri and Sonu?
(iii) The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. Also, nine times this number is twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
(iv) Meena went to a bank to withdraw ₹2000. She asked the cashier to give her ₹50 and ₹100 notes only. Meena got 25 notes in all. Find how many notes of ₹50 and ₹100 she received.
(v) A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Saritha paid ₹ 27 for a book kept for seven days, while Susy paid ₹21 for the book she kept for five days. Find the fixed charge and the charge for each extra day.






CBSE Class 10 Pair of Linear Equations — Complete Guide
This chapter carries 5-6 marks and is crucial for the Algebra unit. Master graphical and algebraic methods for solving pairs of linear equations.
Quick Revision: Key Concepts
- Unique solution: a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2 (intersecting lines)
- Infinite solutions: a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2 (coincident lines)
- No solution: a1/a2 = b1/b2 ≠ c1/c2 (parallel lines)
- Methods: Substitution, Elimination, Cross-multiplication
- Reducible equations: Substitute u = 1/x, v = 1/y
Most Important Questions
- Determine consistency of a system of equations
- Solve using elimination or substitution method
- Word problems: age, speed, fraction, geometry type
- Equations reducible to linear form (1/x, 1/y type)
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