Linear Equation


  1. The numerator of a fraction is 6x + 1 and the denominator is 7 - 4x, x can have any value between -2 and 2, both included. The values of x for which the numerator is greater











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    6x + 1 > 7 - 4x
    ⇒ x > 3/5
    ∴ 3/5 < x ≤ 2

    Correct Option: A

    6x + 1 > 7 - 4x
    ⇒ x > 3/5
    ∴ 3/5 < x ≤ 2


  1. The sum of the two digits is 15 and the difference between them is 3. What is the product of the digits ?











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    Let the number be x and y.
    Then, according to the question,
    x + y = 15 ...(1)
    x - y = 3 ...(ii)

    Correct Option: E

    Let the number be x and y.
    Then, according to the question,
    x + y = 15 ...(1)
    x - y = 3 ...(ii)
    on adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
    2x = 18
    ⇒ x = 9
    On putting the value of in Eq. (i), we get
    y = 6
    ∴ Product = xy = 54



  1. Deepak has some hens and some goats. If the total number of animal heads is 90 and the total number of animal feet is 248, what is the total number of goats Deepak has ?











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    Let hens = H, goats = G
    According to the question,
    H + G = 90 ...(i)
    2H + 4G = 248 ...(ii)
    Multiplying Eq. (i) by 2 and subtracting from Eq. (ii)

    Correct Option: C

    Let hens = H, goats = G
    According to the question,
    H + G = 90 ...(i)
    2H + 4G = 248 ...(ii)
    On multiplying Eq. (i) by 2 and subtracting from Eq. (ii) , we get
    2H + 2G = 180
    2H + 4G = 248
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    -2G = -68
    ∴ G = 34


  1. solve 6x + 3y = 7xy and 3x + 9y = 11xy.











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    Given equation are 6x + 3y = 7xy
    ⇒ (6/y) + (3/x) = 7 .....(i)

    And 3x + 9y = 11xy
    ⇒ (3/y) + (9/x) = 11 .....(ii)

    Multiplying Eq. (ii) by 2 and subtracting from Eq. (i)

    Correct Option: A

    Given equation are 6x + 3y = 7xy
    ⇒ (6/y) + (3/x) = 7 .....(i)

    And 3x + 9y = 11xy
    ⇒ (3/y) + (9/x) = 11 .....(ii)

    On multiplying Eq. (ii) by 2 and subtracting from Eq. (i), we get
    (6/y) + (3/x) = 7
    (6/y) + (18/x) = 22
    -------------------------
    - 15/x = - 15
    ∴ x = 1

    On putting this value in Eq. (i), we get
    (6/y) + 3 = 7
    ∴ 6/y = 4
    ∴ y = 6/4 = 3/2



  1. if 3x + y = 81 and 81x - y = 3, then what is the value of x ?









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    Given, 3x + y = 81
    ⇒ 3x + y = 34
    ⇒ x + y = 4 ...(i)
    and 81x - y = 3 or (34)x - y = 3
    ⇒ x - y = 1/4

    Correct Option: B

    Given, 3x + y = 81
    ⇒ 3x + y = 34
    ⇒ x + y = 4 ...(i)
    and 81x - y = 3 or (34)x - y = 3
    ⇒ x - y = 1/4
    On solving the Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
    2x = 17/4 ⇒ x = 17/8