Chapter 3 · Class 10 CBSE · Formula Sheet

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables Formulas — Class 10 CBSE

Solve pairs of linear equations graphically and algebraically using substitution and elimination.

Key Formulas

Consistent (Unique Solution)

\dfrac{a_1}{a_2} \neq \dfrac{b_1}{b_2}

Consistent (Infinite Solutions)

\dfrac{a_1}{a_2} = \dfrac{b_1}{b_2} = \dfrac{c_1}{c_2}

Inconsistent (No Solution)

\dfrac{a_1}{a_2} = \dfrac{b_1}{b_2} \neq \dfrac{c_1}{c_2}

Substitution Method

\text{Express one variable in terms of other, substitute}

Elimination Method

\text{Make coefficients equal, add/subtract equations}

Cross-Multiplication

\dfrac{x}{b_1c_2 - b_2c_1} = \dfrac{y}{c_1a_2 - c_2a_1} = \dfrac{1}{a_1b_2 - a_2b_1}

Worked Examples

1Using: Supplementary Angles

If one angle is 65 degrees, find its supplement.

Step 1: Supplement = 180 - 65

Step 2: = 115 degrees.

Answer: 115 degrees

2Using: Vertically Opposite

Two lines intersect. If one angle is 40 degrees, find the vertically opposite angle.

Step 1: Vertically opposite angles are equal.

Step 2: The angle = 40 degrees.

Answer: 40 degrees

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