Exercise 13.1
Question 1: 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 = 12 (ii) x – y/2 – 5 = 0 (iii) 2x + 3y = 9.35
(iv) 3x = -7y (v) 2x + 3 = 0 (vi) y – 5 = 0
(vii) 4 = 3x (viii) y = x/2
Solution:
(i) Given equation, -2x + 3y = 12
Or – 2x + 3y – 12 = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0
We get, a = – 2; b = 3; c = -12
(ii) Given equation, x – y/2 – 5= 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0 ,
We get, a = 1; b = -1/2, c = -5
(iii) Given equation, 2x + 3y = 9.35
or 2x + 3y – 9.35 =0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0
We get, a = 2 ; b = 3 ; c = -9.35
(iv) Given equation, 3x = -7y
or 3x + 7y = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax+ by + c = 0,
We get, a = 3 ; b = 7 ; c = 0
(v) Given equation, 2x + 3 = 0
or 2x + 0y + 3 = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0,
We get, a = 2 ; b = 0 ; c = 3
(vi) Given equation, y – 5 = 0
or 0x + y – 5 = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by+ c = 0,
We get, a = 0; b = 1; c = -5
(vii) Given equation, 4 = 3x
or 3x + 0y – 4 = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0,
We get, a = 3; b = 0; c = -4
(viii) Given equation, y = x/2
Or x – 2y = 0
Or x – 2y + 0 = 0
Comparing the given equation with ax + by + c = 0 ,
We get, a = 1; b = -2; c = 0
Question 2: Write each of the following as an equation in two variables:
(i) 2x = -3 (ii) y=3 (iii) 5x = 7/ 2 (iv) y = 3/2x
Solution:
(i) Given equation, 2x = -3
The above equation can be written in two variables as,
2x + 0y + 3 = 0
(ii) Given equation, y = 3
The above equation can be written in two variables as,
0 x + y – 3 = 0
(iii) Given equation, 5x = 7/2
The above equation can be written in two variables as,
5x + 0y – 7/2 = 0
or 10x + 0y – 7 = 0
(iv) Given equation, y = 3/2 x
The above equation can be written in two variables as,
2y = 3x
3x – 2y = 0
3x – 2y + 0 = 0
Question 3: The cost of ball pen is Rs 5 less than half of the cost of fountain pen. Write this statement as a linear equation in two variables.
Solution:
Let the cost of a fountain pen be y and cost of a ball pen be x.
According to the given statement,
x = y/2 − 5
or 2x = y – 10
or 2x – y + 10 = 0
Which is required linear equation.
Exercise 13.2
Question 1: Write two solutions for each of the following equations:
(i) 3x + 4y = 7
(ii) x = 6y
(iii) x + πy = 4
(iv) 2/3x – y = 4.
Solution:
(i) 3x + 4y =7 ….(1)
Step 1: Isolate above equation in y.
Subtract 3x from both the sides,
3x + 4y – 3x = 7 – 3x
4y = 7 – 3x
Divide each side by 4
y = 1/4 x (7 – 3x) ….(2)
Step 2: Find Solutions
Substituting x = 1 in (2)
y = 1/4 x (7 – 3) = 1/4 x 4 = 1
Thus x = 1 and y = 1 is the solution of 3x + 4y = 7
Again, Substituting x = 2 in (2)
y = 1/4 x (7 – 3 x 2) = 1/4 x 1 = 1/4
Thus x = 2 and y = 1/4 is the solution of 3x + 4y = 7
Therefore, (1, 1) and (2, 1/4) are two solution of 3x + 4y = 7.
(ii) Given: x = 6y
Substituting x =0 in the given equation,
0 = 6y
or y = 0
Thus (0,0) is one solution
Again, substituting x=6
6 = 6y
or y = 1
Thus, (6, 1) is another solution.
Therefore, (0, 0) and (6, 1) are two solutions of x = 6y.
(iii) Given: x + πy = 4
Substituting x = 0 ⇒ 0 + πy = 4 ⇒ y = 4/ π
Substituting y = 0 ⇒ x + 0 = 4 ⇒ x = 4
Therefore, (0, 4/ π) and (4, 0) are two solutions of x + πy = 4.
(iv) Given: 2/3 x – y = 4
Substituting x = 0 ⇒ 0 – y = 4 ⇒ y = -4
Substituting x = 3 ⇒ 2/3 × 3 – y = 4 ⇒ 2 – y = 4 ⇒ y = -2
Therefore, (0, -4) and (3, -2) are two solutions of 2/3 x – y = 4.
Question 2: Write two solutions of the form x = 0, y = a and x = b, y = 0 for each of the following equations :
(i) 5x – 2y =10
(ii) -4x + 3y =12
(iii) 2x + 3y = 24
Solution:
(i) Given: 5x – 2y = 10
Substituting x = 0 ⇒ 5 × 0 – 2y = 10 ⇒ – 2y = 10 ⇒ – y = 10/2 ⇒ y = – 5
Thus x =0 and y = -5 is the solution of 5x-2y = 10
Substituting y = 0 ⇒ 5x – 2 x 0 = 10 ⇒ 5x = 10 ⇒ x = 2
Thus x =2 and y = 0 is a solution of 5x – 2y = 10
(ii) Given, – 4x + 3y = 12
Substituting x = 0 ⇒ -4 × 0 + 3y = 12 ⇒ 3y = 12 ⇒ y = 4
Thus x = 0 and y = 4 is a solution of the -4x + 3y = 12
Substituting y = 0 ⇒ -4 x + 3 x 0 = 12 ⇒ – 4x = 12 ⇒ x = -3
Thus x = -3 and y = 0 is a solution of -4x + 3y = 12
(iii) Given, 2x + 3y = 24
Substituting x = 0 ⇒ 2 x 0 + 3y = 24 ⇒ 3y =24 ⇒ y = 8
Thus x = 0 and y = 8 is a solution of 2x+ 3y = 24
Substituting y = 0 ⇒ 2x + 3 x 0 = 24 ⇒ 2x = 24 ⇒ x =12
Thus x = 12 and y = 0 is a solution of 2x + 3y = 24
Question 3: Check which of the following are solutions of the equation 2x – y = 6 and which are not:
(i) ( 3 , 0 ) (ii) ( 0 , 6 ) (iii) ( 2 , -2 ) (iv) (√3, 0) (v) (1/2 , -5 )
Solution:
(i) Check for (3, 0)
Put x = 3 and y = 0 in equation 2x – y = 6
2(3) – (0) = 6
6 = 6
True statement.
⇒ (3,0) is a solution of 2x – y = 6.
(ii) Check for (0, 6)
Put x = 0 and y = 6 in 2x – y = 6
2 x 0 – 6 = 6
-6 = 6
False statement.
⇒ (0, 6) is not a solution of 2x – y = 6.
(iii) Check for (2, -2)
Put x = 0 and y = 6 in 2x – y = 6
2 x 2 – (-2) = 6
4 + 2 = 6
6 = 6
True statement.
⇒ (2,-2) is a solution of 2x – y = 6.
(iv) Check for (√3, 0)
Put x = √3 and y = 0 in 2x – y = 6
2 x √3 – 0 = 6
2 √3 = 6
False statement.
⇒(√3, 0) is not a solution of 2x – y = 6.
(v) Check for (1/2, -5)
Put x = 1/2 and y = -5 in 2x – y = 6
2 x (1/2) – (-5) = 6
1 + 5 = 6
6 = 6
True statement.
⇒ (1/2, -5) is a solution of 2x – y = 6.
Question 4: If x = -1, y = 2 is a solution of the equation 3x + 4y = k, find the value of k.
Solution:
Given, 3 x + 4 y = k
(-1, 2) is the solution of 3x + 4y = k, so it satisfy the equation.
Substituting x = -1 and y = 2 in 3x + 4y = k, we get
3 (– 1 ) + 4( 2 ) = k
– 3 + 8 = k
k = 5
The value of k is 5.
Question 5: Find the value of λ, if x = –λ and y = 5/2 is a solution of the equation x + 4y – 7 = 0
Solution:
Given, (-λ, 5/2) is a solution of equation 3x + 4y = k
Substituting x = – λ and y = 5/2 in x + 4y – 7 = 0, we get
– λ + 4 (5/2) – 7 =0
-λ + 10 – 7 = 0
λ = 3
Question 6: If x = 2 α + 1 and y = α -1 is a solution of the equation 2x – 3y + 5 = 0, find the value of α.
Solution:
Given, (2 α + 1, α – 1 ) is the solution of equation 2x – 3y + 5 = 0.
Substituting x = 2 α + 1 and y = α – 1 in 2x – 3y + 5 = 0, we get
2(2 α + 1) – 3(α – 1 ) + 5 = 0
4 α + 2 – 3 α + 3 + 5 = 0
α + 10 = 0
α = – 10
The value of α is -10.
Question 7: If x = 1 and y = 6 is a solution of the equation 8x – ay + a^2 = 0, find the values of a.
Solution:
Given, ( 1 , 6 ) is a solution of equation 8x – ay + a^2 = 0
Substituting x = 1 and y = 6 in 8x – ay + a^2 = 0, we get
8 x 1 – a x 6 + a^2 = 0
⇒ a^2 – 6a + 8 = 0 (quadratic equation)
Using quadratic factorization
a^2 – 4a – 2a + 8 = 0
a(a – 4) – 2 (a – 4) = 0
(a – 2) (a – 4)= 0
a = 2, 4
Values of a are 2 and 4.
Exercise 13.3
Question 1: Draw the graph of each of the following linear equations in two variables:
(i) x + y = 4 (ii) x – y = 2 (iii) -x + y = 6
(iv) y = 2x (v) 3x + 5y = 15 (vi) x/2 − y/3 = 2
(vii) (x−2)/3 = y – 3 (viii) 2y = -x +1
Solution:
(i) Given : x + y = 4
or y = 4 – x,
Find values of x and y:
Putting x = 0 ⇒ y = 4
Putting x = 4 ⇒ y = 0
Graph:
Mark points (0, 4) and (4, 0) on the graph and join them.

(ii) Given: x – y = 2
So, y = x – 2
Putting x = 0 ⇒ y = – 2
Putting x = 2 ⇒ y = 0
Graph:
Mark points (0, -2) and (2, 0) on the graph and join them.

(iii) Given: – x + y = 6
So, y = 6 + x
Putting x = 0 ⇒ y =6
Putting x = -6 ⇒ y = 0
Graph:
Mark points (0, 6) and (-6, 0) on the graph and join them.

(iv) Given: y = 2x
Put x = 1 ⇒ y = 2
Put x = 3 ⇒ y = 6
Graph:
Mark points (1, 2) and (3, 6) on the graph and join them.

(v) Given: 3x + 5y = 15
Or 5y = 15 – 3x
Putting x = 0 ⇒ 5y = 15 ⇒ y =3
Putting x = 5 ⇒ 5y = 0 ⇒ y = 0
Graph:
Mark points (0, 3) and (5, 0) on the graph and join them.

(vi) Given: x/2 – y/3 = 2
3x – 2y = 12
y = (3x–12)/2
Putting x = 0 ⇒ y = -6
Putting x = 4 ⇒ y = 0
Graph:
Mark points (0, -6) and (4, 0) on the graph and join them.

(vii) Given: (x −2)/3 = y − 3
x – 2 = 3(y – 3)
x – 2 = 3y – 9
x = 3y – 7
Now, put x = 5 in x = 3y – 7
y = 4
Putting x = 8 in x = 3y – 7,
y = 5
Graph:
Mark points (5, 4) and (8, 5) on the graph and join them.

(viii) Given: 2y = – x +1
2y = 1 – x
Now, putting x = 1 in 2y = 1 – x, we get;
y = 0
Again, putting x = 5 in 2y = 1 – x, we get;
y = -2
Graph:
Mark points (1, 0) and (5, -2) on the graph and join them.

Question 2: Give the equations of two lines passing through (3, 12). How many more such lines are there, and why?
Solution:
Since a = 3 and b = 12 is the solution of required equations. So we have to find the set of any two equations which satisfy this point.
Consider 4a – b = 0 and 3a – b + 3 = 0 set of lines which are passing through (3, 12).
We know, infinite lines can be pass through a point.
So, there are infinite lines passing through (3, 12).
Question 3: A three-wheeler scooter charges Rs 15 for first kilometer and Rs 8 each for every subsequent kilometer. For a distance of x km, an amount of Rs y is paid. Write the linear equation representing the above information.
Solution:
Let, total fare for covering the distance of ‘x’ km is given by Rs y
As per the given statement;
y = 15 + 8(x – 1)
y = 15 + 8x – 8
y = 8x + 7
Above equation represents the linear equation for the given information.
Question 4: A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Aarushi paid Rs 27 for a book kept for seven days. If fixed charges are Rs x and per day charges are Rs y. Write the linear equation representing the above information.
Solution:
Aarushi paid Rs 27, of which Rs. x for the first three days and Rs. y per day for 4 more days is given by
x + (7 – 3) y = 27
x + 4y = 27
Above equation represents the linear equation for the given information.
Question 5: A number is 27 more than the number obtained by reversing its digits. lf its unit’s and ten’s digit are x and y respectively, write the linear equation representing the statement.
Solution:
Given: The original number is 27 more than the number obtained by reversing its digits
The given number is in the form of 10y + x.
Number produced by reversing the digits of the number is 10x + y.
As per statement:
10y + x = 10x + y + 27
10y – y + x – 10x = 27
9y – 9x = 27
9 (y – x) = 27
y – x = 3
x – y + 3 = 0
Above equation represents the required linear equation.
Question 6: The Sum of a two digit number and the number obtained by reversing the order of its digits is 121. If units and ten’s digit of the number are x and y respectively, then write the linear equation representing the above statement.
Solution:
As per the statement given, the number is 10y + x.
On reversing the digits of the number, we get, 10x + y
Sum of the two numbers is 121. (Given)
10y + x + 10x + y = 121
11x + 11y = 121
x + y = 11
Which represents the required linear equation.
Question 7: Plot the Points (3, 5) and (-1, 3) on a graph paper and verify that the straight line passing through the points, also passes through the point (1, 4).
Solution:
Plot points (3, 5), (-1, 3) and (1, 4) on a graph.
Let A(1, 4), B(3, 5) and C(-1, 3)

From above graph, we can see that, Point A (1, 4) is already plotted on the graph, and a point of intersection of two intersecting lines.
Hence, it is proved that the straight line passing through (3, 5) and (-1, 3) and also passes through A (1, 4).
Question 8: From the choices given below, choose the equations whose graph is given in figure.
(i) y = x (ii) x + y = 0 (iii) y = 2x (iv) 2 + 3y = 7x

Solution:
From graph, co-ordinates (1, -1) and (-1, 1) are solutions of one of the equations.
We will put the value of all the co-ordinates in each equation and check which equation satisfy them.
(i) y = x
Put x = 1 and y = -1 ,
Thus, 1 ≠ -1
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Putting x = -1 and y = 1 ,
-1 ≠ 1
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Therefore, y = x does not represent the graph in the given figure.
(ii) x + y = 0
Putting x = 1 and y = -1 ,
⇒ 1 + (-1) = 0
⇒ 0 = 0
L.H.S = R.H.S
Putting x = -1 and y = 1 ,
(-1) + 1 = 0
0 = 0
L.H.S = R.H.S
Thus, the given solutions satisfy this equation.
(iii) y = 2x
Putting x = 1 and y = -1
-1 = 2 (Not True)
Putting x = -1 and y = 1
1 = -2 (Not True)
Thus, the given solutions does not satisfy this equation.
(iv) 2 + 3y = 7x
Putting x = 1 and y = -1
2 – 3 = 7
-1 = 7 (Not true)
Putting x = -1 and y = 1
2 + 3 = -7
5 = -7 (Not True)
Thus, the given solutions does not satisfy this equation.
Question 9: From the choices given below, choose the equation whose graph is given fig:
(i) y = x + 2 (ii) y = x – 2 (iii)y = – x + 2 (iv) x + 2y = 6

Solution:
Given: (-1, 3) and (2, 0) are the solution of one of the following given equations.
Check which equation satisfy both the points.
(i) y = x + 2
Putting, x = -1 and y = 3
3 ≠ – 1 + 2
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Putting, x = 2 and y = 0
0 ≠ 4
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Thus, this solution does not satisfy the given equation.
(ii) y = x – 2
Putting, x = -1 and y = 3
3 ≠ – 1 – 2
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Putting, x = 2 and y = 0
0 = 0
L.H.S = R.H.S
Thus, the given solutions does not satisfy this equation completely.
(iii) y = – x + 2
Putting, x = – 1 and y = 3
3 = – ( – 1 ) + 2
L.H.S = R.H.S
Putting x = 2 and y = 0
0 = -2 + 2
0 = 0
L.H.S = R.H.S
Therefore, (0, 2) and (-1,3) satisfy this equation.
Hence, this is the graph for equation y = -x + 2 .
(iv) x + 2y = 6
Putting, x = – 1 and y = 3
-1 + 2(3) = 6
-1 + 6 = 6
5 = 6
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Putting x = 2 and y = 0
2 + 2(0) = 6
2 = 6
L.H.S ≠ R.H.S
Thus, this solution does not satisfy the given equation.
Question 10 : If the point (2, -2) lies on the graph of linear equation, 5x + ky = 4, find the value of k.
Solution:
Point (2,-2) lies on the given linear equation, which implies (2, -2) satisfy this equation 5x + ky = 4.
Now, putting x = 2 and y = -2 in 5x + ky = 4
5 × 2 + ( -2 ) k = 4
10 – 2k = 4
2k = 10 – 4
2k = 6
k = 6/2 = 3
The value of k is 3.
Exercise 13.4
Question 1: Give the geometric representations of the following equations
(a) on the number line (b) on the Cartesian plane:
(i) x = 2 (ii) y + 3 = 0 (iii) y = 3 (iv) 2x + 9 = 0 (v) 3x – 5 = 0
Solution:
(i) x = 2
The representation of equation on the number line:

The representation of equation on the Cartesian plane:

(ii) y + 3 = 0
or y = -3
The representation of equation on the number line:

The representation of equation on the Cartesian plane:

(iii) y = 3
The representation of equation on the number line:

The representation of equation on the Cartesian plane:

(iv) 2x + 9 = 0
or x = -9/2
The representation of equation on the number line:

The representation of equation on the Cartesian plane:

(v) 3x – 5 = 0
or x = 5/3
The representation of equation on the number line:

The representation of equation on the Cartesian plane:

Question 2 : Give the geometrical representation of 2x + 13 = 0 as an equation in
(i) one variable (ii) two variables
Solution:
2x + 13 = 0
(i) Isolate given equation in x
Subtract 13 from both the sides
2x + 13 – 13 = 0 – 13
2x = -13
Divide each side by 2
x = -13/2 = -6.5
Which is an equation in one variable.

(ii) 2x + 13 = 0 can be written as 2x + 0y + 13 = 0
The representation of the solution on the Cartesian plane: A line parallel to y axis passing through the point (-13/2 , 0):

Exercise VSAQs Page No: 13.32
Question 1: Write the equation representing x-axis.
Solution: y = 0
Question 2: Write the equation representing y-axis.
Solution: x = 0
Question 3: Write the equation of a line passing through the point (0, 4) and parallel to x-axis.
Solution: Here, x-coordinate is zero and y-coordinate is 4, so equation of line passing through the point (0, 4) is y = 4.

Question 4: Write the equation of a line passing through the point (3, 5) and parallel to x-axis.
Solution: Here x-coordinate = 3 and y-coordinate = 5
Since required line is parallel to x-axis, so equation of line is y = 5.

Question 5: Write the equation of a line parallel to y-axis and passing through the point (-3, -7)
Solution:
Here x-coordinate = -3 and y-coordinate = -7
Since required line is parallel to y-axis, so equation of line is x = -3.
