Online Test — Simultaneous Linear Equations
10 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 10
medium
If x + y = 10 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x?
5
7
6
3
Explanation: Adding both equations gives 2x = 14, which means x = 7.
Question 2 of 10
medium
In the equation 3x - 2y = 5, if y is substituted with 2, find the corresponding value of x.
1
2
3
4
Explanation: 3x - 2(2) = 5 -> 3x - 4 = 5 -> 3x = 9 -> x = 3.
Question 3 of 10
medium
To eliminate the variable y from the pair (2x + 3y = 8) and (3x - y = 1) by addition, by what number should the second equation be multiplied?
2
3
4
5
Explanation: Multiplying by 3 creates a -3y term, which directly cancels out the +3y term.
Question 4 of 10
medium
Arrange the linear equation 5x = 2y - 9 into standard zero-balanced form ready for cross-multiplication.
5x - 2y = -9
5x + 2y + 9 = 0
5x - 2y + 9 = 0
5x - 2y - 9 = 0
Explanation: Transpose all terms to the left side, changing their operational signs.
Question 5 of 10
medium
The sum of two numbers is 12 and their difference is 2. What is the product of these two numbers?
24
35
45
20
Explanation: The two numbers are 7 and 5 (7+5=12, 7-5=2). Their product is 7 × 5 = 35.
Question 6 of 10
medium
If a1b2 - a2b1 = 0 in a simultaneous linear system, what does this indicate about the system's solutions?
One unique solution
No unique solution
Infinite solutions
Negative solutions
Explanation: A zero denominator value in cross-multiplication means the line paths run parallel.
Question 7 of 10
medium
Solve for y in the basic simultaneous pair: x + 2y = 8 and x = 2.
2
3
4
5
Explanation: Substitute x=2 into the first equation: 2 + 2y = 8 -> 2y = 6 -> y = 3.
Question 8 of 10
medium
Five times a number added to three times another number equals 21. Which equation properly models this statement?
5x - 3y = 21
3x + 5y = 21
5x + 3y = 21
15xy = 21
Explanation: The word "added to" indicates addition, and "times" indicates multiplication.
Question 9 of 10
medium
Find the cross-multiplication constant denominator value (a1b2 - a2b1) for the system: 2x + 5y = 1 and 3x + 4y = 2.
-7
7
23
-23
Explanation: a1=2, b1=5, a2=3, b2=4. Value = (2 × 4) - (3 × 5) = 8 - 15 = -7.
Question 10 of 10
medium
The ages of two siblings add up to 18 years. If the older sibling is double the age of the younger one, how old is the younger sibling?
4 years
6 years
8 years
9 years
Explanation: x + 2x = 18 -> 3x = 18 -> x = 6 years old.