On comparing the ratios and , find out whether the following pair of linear equations are consistent, or inconsistent.
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Comparing the equations and with standard form, we get and . Calculating the ratios: and . Since , the lines intersect at a point. Thus, the pair of equations is consistent.
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Comparing the equations and , we get and . Calculating the ratios: , , and . Since , the lines are parallel. Thus, the pair of equations is inconsistent.
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Comparing the equations and , we get and . Calculating the ratios: and . Since , the lines intersect. Thus, the pair of equations is consistent.
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Comparing the equations and , we get and . Calculating the ratios: , , and . Since , the lines are coincident. Thus, the pair of equations is consistent.
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Comparing the equations and , we get and . Calculating the ratios: , , and . Since , the lines are coincident. Thus, the pair of equations is consistent.
Explanation
The textbook context outlines three conditions for consistency based on comparing ratios of coefficients. If , the lines intersect and the system is consistent with a unique solution. If , the lines are parallel and the system is inconsistent with no solution. If , the lines are coincident and the system is dependent and consistent with infinitely many solutions. Each part of the question is solved by identifying coefficients and calculating these ratios to classify the system.