One equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is –5x + 7y = 2. The second equation can be
(A) 10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (B) –10x – 14y + 4 = 0
(C) –10x + 14y + 4 = 0 (D) 10x – 14y = –4
The value of c for which the pair of equations cx – y = 2 and 6x – 2y = 3 will have infinitely many solutions is
(A) 3 (B) – 3 (C) –12 (D) no value
For what value of k, do the equations 3x – y + 8 = 0 and 6x – ky = –16 represent coincident lines?
(A) 1/2 (B) –1/2 (C) 2 (D) –2
The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are
(A) parallel (B) intersecting at (b, a)
(C) coincident (D) intersecting at (a, b)
The pair of equations y = 0 and y = –7 has
(A) one solution (B) two solutions
(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
If a pair of linear equations is consistent, then the lines will be
(A) parallel (B) always coincident
(C) intersecting or coincident (D) always intersecting
The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and –3x – 6y + 1 = 0 have
(A) a unique solution (B) exactly two solutions
(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is addedto it, the digits of the number get reversed. The number is
(A) 25 (B) 72 (C) 63 (D) 36
The pair of equations 5x – 15y = 8 and 3x – 9y =24/5 has
(A) one solution (B) two solutions (C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution