MT-2
Grade Class 10

Question:

<p>Graphically, the pair of equations 6x -&nbsp;3y + 10 = 0, 2x -&nbsp;y + 9 = 0 represents two lines which are&nbsp;</p>
<p style="display:inline">coincident</p>
<p style="display:inline">Intersect at two points</p>
<p style="display:inline">parallel</p>
<p style="display:inline">intersect at a point</p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: The geometric relationship between two lines is determined by comparing the ratios of their x-coefficients, y-coefficients, and constant terms.
<p>Given:&nbsp;a<sub>1</sub>&nbsp;= 6, a<sub>2</sub>&nbsp;= 2, b<sub>1</sub>&nbsp;= -3, b<sub>2</sub>&nbsp;= -1, c<sub>1</sub>&nbsp;= 10 and c<sub>2</sub>&nbsp;=9​​​<br /> <span class="math-tex">${a_1} = 6,{a_2} = 2,{b_1} = - 3,{b_2} = - 1,{c_1} = 10$</span> and <span class="math-tex">${c_2} = 9$</span><br /> Here <span class="math-tex">$\frac{{{a_1}}}{{{a_2}}} = \frac{6}{2} = \frac{3}{1},\frac{{{b_1}}}{{{b_2}}} = \frac{{ - 3}}{{ - 1}} = \frac{3}{1},\frac{{{c_1}}}{{{c_2}}} = \frac{{10}}{9}$</span></p> <p>but <span class="math-tex">$\frac{c_1}{c_2}=\frac{10}{9}$</span><br /> <span class="math-tex">$\because $</span><span class="math-tex">$\frac{{{a_1}}}{{{a_2}}} = \frac{{{b_1}}}{{{b_2}}} \ne \frac{{{c_1}}}{{{c_2}}}$</span><br /> Therefore, the lines are parallel.</p>
Correct Answer: C

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