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CodeVID-M09-19-CRS-01
Cross-Multiplication - Assignment
Chapter: Simultaneous Linear Equations
Topic: Method of Cross-Multiplication
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
The standard form for cross-multiplication is:
  • A.$ax+by=0$
  • B.$ax+by+c=0$
  • C.$ax=by$
  • D.$y=mx+c$
2.
The common denominator for $x$ and $y$ is:
  • A.$a_1b_2-a_2b_1$
  • B.$a_1+b_2$
  • C.$c_1c_2$
  • D.$a_1a_2$
3.
Cross-multiplication expresses $x,y$ via the:
  • A.graph
  • B.coefficients
  • C.roots
  • D.squares
4.
If $a_1b_2-a_2b_1=0$, there is no:
  • A.variable
  • B.unique solution
  • C.constant
  • D.line
5.
The method solves a pair of ___ equations.
  • A.quadratic
  • B.linear
  • C.cubic
  • D.exponential
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Write the standard form needed for cross-multiplication.
7.
For $x+y-5=0$ and $x-y-1=0$, identify $a_1,b_1,c_1$.
8.
What is the common denominator for $x$ and $y$?
9.
When does the pair have no unique solution?
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Solve by cross-multiplication: $2x+3y-13=0$ and $x-y+1=0$.
11.
Solve: $x+y-7=0,\ 2x-y-2=0$.
12.
Solve: $3x-y-7=0,\ 2x+y-8=0$.
13.
Solve: $x-2y-1=0,\ 2x+y-7=0$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
Solve by cross-multiplication: $2x+3y=17$ and $3x-2y=6$.
15.
Solve by cross-multiplication: $4x-3y=11$ and $3x+7y=-1$.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) $ax+by+c=0$
  2. (A) $a_1b_2-a_2b_1$
  3. (B) coefficients
  4. (B) unique solution
  5. (B) linear
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $ax+by+c=0$.
  2. $a_1=1,\ b_1=1,\ c_1=-5$.
  3. $a_1b_2-a_2b_1$.
  4. When $a_1b_2-a_2b_1=0$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $x=2,\ y=3$.
  2. $x=3,\ y=4$.
  3. $x=3,\ y=2$.
  4. $x=3,\ y=1$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $x=4,\ y=3$.
  2. $x=2,\ y=-1$.
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