Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Assertion & Reason Type Questions
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Q 1. Assertion (A): x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of pair of equations 3x - 2y = 4 and 2x + y = 5.
Reason (R): A pair of values (x, y) satisfying each one of the equations in a given system
of two simultaneous linear equations in x and y is called a solution of the system of
equations.
Answer : (a) Assertion (A): The given system of equations is
3x-2y=4 ...(1)
and 2x+y=5 ...(2)
Putting x = 2 and y = 1 in eq. (1), we get
LHS=3x2-2x1=4=RHS
Putting x = 2 and y = 1 in eq. (2), we get
LHS = 2x2+11=5= RHS
Thus, x=2 and y = 1 satisfy both the equations of the given system.
Hence, x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of the given pair of equations.
So, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R): It is also true.
Hence, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
Q 2. Assertion (A): The system of equations x+2y-5=0 and 2x-6y+9=0 has infinitely many
solutions.
Reason (R): The system of equations a₁x+b₁y+c₁ = 0 and a₂x + b₂y + c₂ = 0 has infinitely
many solutions
Answer : (d) Assertion (A): The given system of equations is
x+2y-5-0 and 2x-6y+9=0
:- The given system of equations has a unique
solution.
So, Assertion (A) is false.
Reason (R): It is true to say that the system of
equations a₁x + b₁y + G₁ = 0 and a₂x + b₂y +C₂ = 0 has
Hence, Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Q 3. Assertion (A): Graphically, the pair of linear equations 2x-y-5-0 and x-y-3 = 0
represent intersecting lines.
Reason (R): The linear equations 2x-y-5=0 and x-y-3=0 meet the Y-axis at (0, 3) and (0,-5).
Answer : (c) Assertion (A): The given system of linear equations are
2x-y-5=0 ...(1)
and x-y-3=0 ...(2)
Table for eqs. (1) and (2) are given below:
The graphical representation of the given pair of linear equations is as follows:
In the graph, we observe that the two lines intersect at the point B(2, -1).
So, x=2, y = -1 is the required solution of the given pair of linear equations.
So, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R): We observe from the graph that the lines (1) and (2) meet the Y-axis at the
points E(0,-3) and F(0,-5) respectively.
So, Reason (R) is false.
Hence, Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
Q 4. Assertion (A): The system of linear equations 3x+5y-4=0 and 15x+25y-25=0 is
inconsistent.
Reason (R): The pair of linear equations a₁x+b1y+c₁ =0 and a2x+b₂y+c2=0 is inconsistent if
Answer : (a) Assertion (A): Given system of linear equations
are
3x+5y-4=0 .......(1)
and 15x+25y-25=0 .........(2)
On comparing with a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b₂y + c₂ = 0 respectively, we get
a1=3, b₁ = 5, C1= -4
a2=15, b₂=25, c₂ = -25
We know that, the pair of linear equations
a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x + b₂y + c₂ = 0 is
So, the given system of linear equations are inconsistent.
Thus, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R): It is also true statement.
Hence both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
Q 5. Assertion (A): If the system of equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 2ax + (a + b)y = 28 has
infinitely many solutions, then 2a - b = 0.
Reason (R): The system of equations 3x - 5y = 9 and 6x-10y= 8 has a unique solution.
Answer : (c) Assertion (A): Given system of equations has infinitely many solutions. If
So, Assertion (A) is true.
Reason (R): For unique solution, condition is
So, Reason (R) is false.
Hence, Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
Q 6. Assertion (A): If the system of equations
2x + 3y = 7 and 2ax + (a + b)y = 28 has infinitely
many solutions, then 2a - b = 0.
Reason (R): The system of equations 3x - 5y = 9 and 6x-10y=8 has a unique solution.
Answer : (c) Assertion (A): Given system of equations has infinitely many solutions. If
So, Reason (R) is false.
Hence, Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
Q.7. Assertion (A) : The graph of the linear equations 3x+2y=12 and 5x-2y=4 gives
a pair of intersecting lines.
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives a
pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (a)
Q.8. Assertion (A) : If the pair of lines are coincident, then we say that pair of lines
is consistent and it has a unique solution.
Reason (R) : If the pair of lines are parallel, then the pairs has no solution and is
called inconsistent pair of equations.
Answer : (d)
Q.9. Assertion (A) : The linear equations x-2y-3=0 and 3x+4y-20=0 have exactly
one solution
Reason (R) : The linear equation 2x+3y-9=0 and 4x+6y-18=0 have a unique
solution.
Answer : (c)
Q.10. Assertion (A) : The graphical representation of the equations x+2y=3
and 2x+4y+7=0 gives a pair of coincident lines.
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives
a pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (d)
Q.11. Assertion (A) : The value of k for which the system of equations 3x+ky=0
and 2x-y=0 has a unique solution is k ≠ -3/2
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives a
pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (a)
Q.12. Assertion (A) : The number of common solutions for the system of
linear equations 5x+4y+6=0 and 10x+8y=12 is zero.
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives a
pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (b)
Q.13. Assertion (A) : The value of k for which the system of linear equations
3x-4y=7 and 6x-8y=k have infinite number of solution is 14.
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives a
pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (c)
Q.14. Assertion (A) : A pair of linear equations has no solution (s) if it is
represented by intersecting lines graphically.
Reason (R) : If the pair of lines are intersecting, then the pair has unique solution
and is called consistent pair of equations.
Answer : (d)
Q.15. Assertion (A) : The value of q=±2, if x=3, y=1 is the solution of the line
2x+y-q2-3=0.
Reason (R) : The solution of the line will satisfy the equation of the line.
Answer : (a)
Q.16. Assertion (A) : The value of k for which the system of linear equations kx-y=2
and 6x-2y=3 has a unique solution is 3.
Reason (R) : The graph of linear equations a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 gives a
pair of intersecting lines if a1/a2 ≠ b1/b2
Answer : (d)