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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
The system of equations $2x + 1 = 0$ and $3y - 5 = 0$ has
  1. A unique solution
  2. B two solutions
  3. C no solution
  4. D infinite number of solutions
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Model Answer

Option A: Unique solution

The equations $2x + 1 = 0$ gives $x = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $3y - 5 = 0$ gives $y = \frac{5}{3}$. These are independent equations, each with exactly one value, so the system has a unique solution.

Explanation

Although each equation has only one variable, together they form a consistent pair with a single ordered pair solution $\left(-\frac{1}{2},\ \frac{5}{3}\right)$. Examiners expect students to recognise that one equation in $x$ and one in $y$ (with no contradiction) always yields exactly one solution. Do not confuse "one variable each" with "no solution" or "infinite solutions."

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