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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 3.2 Graphical Method of Solution of a Pair of Linear Equations § 3.3.2 Elimination Method
The value of $k$ for which the system of equations $6x + y = 3k$ and $36x + 6y = 3$ have infinitely many solutions is:
  1. A $6$
  2. B $\dfrac{1}{6}$
  3. C $\dfrac{1}{3}$
  4. D $3$
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Model Answer

For infinitely many solutions: $\dfrac{a_1}{a_2} = \dfrac{b_1}{b_2} = \dfrac{c_1}{c_2}$

Here, $\dfrac{6}{36} = \dfrac{1}{6} = \dfrac{3k}{3}$, so $\dfrac{1}{6} = k$, giving $k = \dfrac{1}{6}$.

Answer: (B) $\dfrac{1}{6}$

Explanation

For infinitely many solutions, the ratio condition $\frac{a_1}{a_2}=\frac{b_1}{b_2}=\frac{c_1}{c_2}$ must hold. The coefficient ratio $\frac{6}{36}=\frac{1}{6}$ must equal $\frac{3k}{3}=k$, so $k=\frac{1}{6}$. Always rewrite equations in standard form before comparing ratios.

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