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Mathematics — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
The pair of equations $ax + 2y = 9$ and $3x + by = 18$ represent parallel lines, where $a$, $b$ are integers, if :
  1. (a) $a = b$
  2. (b) $3a = 2b$
  3. (c) $2a = 3b$
  4. (d) $ab = 6$
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Model Answer

(d) $ab = 6$

For parallel lines: $\dfrac{a_1}{a_2} = \dfrac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \dfrac{c_1}{c_2}$

Here, $\dfrac{a}{3} = \dfrac{2}{b}$ $\Rightarrow$ $ab = 6$.

Source: Chapter 3, Section 3.2

Explanation

For parallel lines, the condition is $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \frac{c_1}{c_2}$. Applying this to the given equations gives $\frac{a}{3} = \frac{2}{b}$, i.e., $ab = 6$. Note that option (d) is the only one expressing a product relation matching this cross-multiplication result.

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