JAMIA 2026 — Mathematics PYQ
JAMIA | Mathematics | 2026For what value of k, the system of equations x+2y=7,5x+10y+k=0 has infinite number of solutions?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
7
- B.
-7
- C.
35
- D.
-35
(Correct Answer)
-35
Explanation
Step 1: Write both equations in standard form (ax+by+c=0)
First Equation:
x+2y=7⟹1x+2y−7=0
Here, a1=1, b1=2, and c1=−7.
Second Equation:
5x+10y+k=0
Here, a2=5, b2=10, and c2=k.
Step 2: Apply the condition ratio
Substitute the values into the consistency formula:
51=102=k−7
Simplify the middle ratio to verify consistency:
102=51
Now, equate the first and third ratios to solve for k:
51=k−7
Step 3: Cross-multiply to find k
1⋅k=−7⋅5
k=−35
Correct Answer
The correct option is (d) −35.
Explanation
Step 1: Write both equations in standard form (ax+by+c=0)
First Equation:
x+2y=7⟹1x+2y−7=0
Here, a1=1, b1=2, and c1=−7.
Second Equation:
5x+10y+k=0
Here, a2=5, b2=10, and c2=k.
Step 2: Apply the condition ratio
Substitute the values into the consistency formula:
51=102=k−7
Simplify the middle ratio to verify consistency:
102=51
Now, equate the first and third ratios to solve for k:
51=k−7
Step 3: Cross-multiply to find k
1⋅k=−7⋅5
k=−35
Correct Answer
The correct option is (d) −35.
