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Which of the following pair of linear equations has unique solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. In case there is a unique solution, find it by using cross - multiplication method:

x – 3y – 7 = 0


3x – 3y – 15 = 0

Given pair of linear equations


x – 3y – 7 = 0


3x – 3y – 15 = 0


x – y 5 = 0 (ii)


As we can see that a1 = 1, b1 = – 3 and c1 = – 7


and a2 = 1, b2 = – 1 and c2 = – 5




Given pair of equations has unique solution


By cross - multiplication method, we have





On taking I and III ratio, we get



x = 4


On taking II and III ratio, we get



y = – 1


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