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Q4(i):
Which of the following pairs of linear equations are consistent/inconsistent? If consistent, obtain the solution graphically: (i) x + y = 5, 2x + 2y = 10

Solution :

Given: A pair of linear equations in two variables:
Equation 1: $x + y = 5$
Equation 2: $2x + 2y = 10$

To Find: Determine if the system is consistent or inconsistent. If consistent, find the solution graphically.

Step 1: Comparing the coefficients to check for consistency.
For a pair of linear equations of the form $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$, the consistency is determined by the ratios of the coefficients:
Equation 1: $1x + 1y - 5 = 0 \implies a_1 = 1, b_1 = 1, c_1 = -5$
Equation 2: $2x + 2y - 10 = 0 \implies a_2 = 2, b_2 = 2, c_2 = -10$

Calculating the ratios:
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{c_1}{c_2} = \frac{-5}{-10} = \frac{1}{2}$

[Since $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$, the lines are coincident. A system with coincident lines has infinitely many solutions and is therefore consistent.]

Step 2: Graphical Representation.
To plot the lines, we find coordinates for each equation.

x05
y (for x+y=5)50
y (for 2x+2y=10)50
x y (0,5) (5,0)

Step 3: Interpretation of the Graph.
Since the equations represent the same line, every point on the line $x + y = 5$ is a solution to the system. We can express the solution set as:
$y = 5 - x$, where $x$ is any real number.

Final Answer: The system is consistent and has infinitely many solutions. The solution set is defined by the line $x + y = 5$.


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