Chapter 3 · Question 4

Solve x2y=0x-2y=0 and 3x+4y=203x+4y=20 by substitution.

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Q4

Solve x2y=0x-2y=0 and 3x+4y=203x+4y=20 by substitution.

Answer Revealed
Direct Answer:
From x2y=0x-2y=0, x=2yx=2y. Substitute in 3x+4y=203x+4y=20: 3(2y)+4y=203(2y)+4y=20, so 10y=2010y=20, y=2y=2. Hence x=4x=4.

Simple Explanation

Use the first equation to write x=2yx=2y, then substitute. The answer is (4,2)(4,2).

Exam-Ready Structure

Given x2y=0x-2y=0, we get x=2yx=2y. Substitute this in 3x+4y=203x+4y=20: 3(2y)+4y=203(2y)+4y=20, so 6y+4y=206y+4y=20, hence 10y=2010y=20 and y=2y=2. Then x=2(2)=4x=2(2)=4. Therefore the solution is x=4,y=2x=4,y=2.

Key Points

  • From x2y=0x-2y=0, x=2yx=2y.
  • Use the NCERT formula or theorem carefully.
  • Write units and final conclusion where applicable.