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Q3(iv):
On comparing the ratios $\frac{a_1}{a_2}$, $\frac{b_1}{b_2}$, and $\frac{c_1}{c_2}$, find out whether the following pair of linear equations are consistent, or inconsistent. (iv) 5x – 3y = 11 ; – 10x + 6y = –22

Solution :

Given: A pair of linear equations in two variables:

Equation 1: $5x - 3y = 11$

Equation 2: $-10x + 6y = -22$

To Find: Determine whether the given pair of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent by comparing the ratios $\frac{a_1}{a_2}$, $\frac{b_1}{b_2}$, and $\frac{c_1}{c_2}$.

Step 1: Standardizing the Equations

The standard form of a linear equation in two variables is $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$. We rewrite the given equations in this form:

Equation 1: $5x - 3y - 11 = 0$

Equation 2: $-10x + 6y + 22 = 0$

Step 2: Identifying the Coefficients

By comparing the equations with the standard form, we identify the coefficients:

For Equation 1: $a_1 = 5$, $b_1 = -3$, $c_1 = -11$

For Equation 2: $a_2 = -10$, $b_2 = 6$, $c_2 = 22$

Step 3: Calculating the Ratios

We calculate the ratios of the coefficients as follows:

Ratio of $x$-coefficients: $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{5}{-10} = -\frac{1}{2}$

Ratio of $y$-coefficients: $\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{-3}{6} = -\frac{1}{2}$

Ratio of constants: $\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-11}{22} = -\frac{1}{2}$

Step 4: Comparing the Ratios and Determining Consistency

We observe that:

$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2} = -\frac{1}{2}$

[Since the ratios are equal, the lines represented by these equations are coincident.]

[According to the algebraic condition for consistency: If $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$, the system has infinitely many solutions and is considered consistent (specifically, dependent consistent).]

Final Answer: The pair of linear equations is consistent.


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