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EXERCISE 23(A)

1. Multiple Choice Type :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) In equation 2x - 5 = 0; ordinate is :
(i) 0 (ii) 2 (iii) -5 (iv) 1

Step 1: The given equation is 2x - 5 = 0.
Step 2: Solving for x, we get 2x = 5, which means x = 2.5.
Step 3: This represents a straight line parallel to the y-axis, crossing the x-axis at 2.5.
Step 4: The abscissa (x-coordinate) of every point on this line is 2.5.
Step 5: The ordinate (y-coordinate) can be any real number.
Step 6: Note: There appears to be a misprint in the question options as none describe the correct ordinate.

(b) In equation y = 3 + 4x/5 , the independent variable is :
(i) y (ii) x (iii) 4x/5 (iv) 3 + 4x/5

Step 1: The equation is written with 'y' as the subject of the formula.
Step 2: This means the value of y depends on whatever value we choose for x.
Step 3: Since x can be chosen freely, x is the independent variable.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (ii) x.

(c) If (2x - 1, y + 5) = (3, 10), the values of x and y are :
(i) x = 4, y = 5 (ii) x = 8, y = 5 (iii) x = 2, y = 5 (iv) x = 1, y = 5

Step 1: For two ordered pairs to be equal, their corresponding components must be equal.
Step 2: Equating the first components: 2x - 1 = 3.
Step 3: Solving for x: 2x = 4, so x = 2.
Step 4: Equating the second components: y + 5 = 10.
Step 5: Solving for y: y = 10 - 5, so y = 5.
Step 6: Therefore, the correct option is (iii) x = 2, y = 5.

(d) (5, -7) belongs to :
(i) 1st quadrant (ii) 2nd quadrant (iii) 3rd quadrant (iv) 4th quadrant

Step 1: Check the sign of the abscissa (x-coordinate), which is 5 (positive).
Step 2: Check the sign of the ordinate (y-coordinate), which is -7 (negative).
Step 3: A point with coordinates (+, -) lies in the fourth quadrant.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (iv) 4th quadrant.

(e) Abscissa of a point is the solution of equation 3x - 2 = 7 and its ordinate is the solution of equation 8 - 3y = 2. The point is :
(i) (3, 2) (ii) (-3, 2) (iii) (3, -2) (iv) (-3, -4)

Step 1: Find the abscissa by solving 3x - 2 = 7.
Step 2: 3x = 7 + 2, so 3x = 9, which gives x = 3.
Step 3: Find the ordinate by solving 8 - 3y = 2.
Step 4: -3y = 2 - 8, so -3y = -6, which gives y = 2.
Step 5: The coordinates of the point are (3, 2).
Step 6: Therefore, the correct option is (i) (3, 2).

2. For each equation given below; name the dependent and independent variables.
(i) y = 4/3 x - 7 (ii) x = 9y + 4 (iii) x = (5y + 3) / 2 (iv) y = 1/7 (6x + 5)

Step 1: For (i) y = 4/3 x - 7, 'y' is the subject of the formula. Dependent variable is y, independent variable is x.
Step 2: For (ii) x = 9y + 4, 'x' is the subject of the formula. Dependent variable is x, independent variable is y.
Step 3: For (iii) x = (5y + 3) / 2, 'x' is the subject of the formula. Dependent variable is x, independent variable is y.
Step 4: For (iv) y = 1/7 (6x + 5), 'y' is the subject of the formula. Dependent variable is y, independent variable is x.

3. Plot the following points on the same graph paper :
(i) (8, 7) (ii) (3, 6) (iii) (0, 4) (iv) (0, -4) (v) (3, -2) (vi) (-2, 5) (vii) (-3, 0) (viii) (5, 0) (ix) (-4, -3)

Step 1: Draw the x-axis and y-axis intersecting at the origin (0,0).
Step 2: For (i) (8, 7), move 8 units right on the x-axis and 7 units up.
Step 3: For (ii) (3, 6), move 3 units right on the x-axis and 6 units up.
Step 4: For (iii) (0, 4), the point lies directly on the y-axis, 4 units up.
Step 5: For (iv) (0, -4), the point lies directly on the y-axis, 4 units down.
Step 6: For (v) (3, -2), move 3 units right on the x-axis and 2 units down.
Step 7: For (vi) (-2, 5), move 2 units left on the x-axis and 5 units up.
Step 8: For (vii) (-3, 0), the point lies directly on the x-axis, 3 units left.
Step 9: For (viii) (5, 0), the point lies directly on the x-axis, 5 units right.
Step 10: For (ix) (-4, -3), move 4 units left on the x-axis and 3 units down.

4. Find the values of x and y if :
(i) (x - 1, y + 3) = (4, 4)
(ii) (3x + 1, 2y - 7) = (9, -9)
(iii) (5x - 3y, y - 3x) = (4, -4)

Step 1: For (i), equate corresponding components: x - 1 = 4 and y + 3 = 4.
Step 2: Solving gives x = 5 and y = 1.
Step 3: For (ii), equate corresponding components: 3x + 1 = 9 and 2y - 7 = -9.
Step 4: Solving gives 3x = 8 (so x = 8/3) and 2y = -2 (so y = -1).
Step 5: For (iii), equate components: 5x - 3y = 4 and -3x + y = -4.
Step 6: Multiply the second equation by 3 to get -9x + 3y = -12.
Step 7: Add it to the first equation: (5x - 9x) + (-3y + 3y) = 4 - 12.
Step 8: This simplifies to -4x = -8, so x = 2.
Step 9: Substitute x = 2 into -3x + y = -4 to get -6 + y = -4, so y = 2. (Final values: x = 2, y = 2).

5. Use the graph given below, to find the co-ordinates of the point(s) satisfying the given conditions :
(i) the abscissa is 2.
(ii) the ordinate is 0.
(iii) the ordinate is 3.
(iv) the ordinate is -4.
(v) the abscissa is 5.
(vi) the abscissa is equal to the ordinate.
(vii) the ordinate is half of the abscissa.

Step 1: First, let's identify all labeled points from the provided graph grid.
Step 2: Point A is at (2, 2). Point B is at (5, 0).
Step 3: Point C is at (-4, 2). Point D is at (4, -4).
Step 4: Point E is at (6, 3). Point F is at (-3, -2).
Step 5: Point G is at (5, -2). Point H is at (4, 5).
Step 6: Answer for (i) abscissa is 2: Point A (2, 2).
Step 7: Answer for (ii) ordinate is 0: Point B (5, 0).
Step 8: Answer for (iii) ordinate is 3: Point E (6, 3).
Step 9: Answer for (iv) ordinate is -4: Point D (4, -4).
Step 10: Answer for (v) abscissa is 5: Points B (5, 0) and G (5, -2).
Step 11: Answer for (vi) abscissa equals ordinate: Point A (2, 2).
Step 12: Answer for (vii) ordinate is half of abscissa: Point E (6, 3) because 3 = 6 / 2.

6. State, true or false :
(i) The ordinate of a point is its x-co-ordinate.
(ii) The origin is in the first quadrant.
(iii) The y-axis is the vertical number line.
(iv) Every point is located in one of the four quadrants.
(v) If the ordinate of a point is equal to its abscissa; the point lies either in the first quadrant or in the second quadrant.
(vi) The origin (0, 0) lies on the x-axis.
(vii) The point (a, b) lies on the y-axis if b = 0.

Step 1: (i) False. The ordinate is the y-co-ordinate.
Step 2: (ii) False. The origin lies on both the x-axis and y-axis, not inside any quadrant.
Step 3: (iii) True. The y-axis represents the vertical axis.
Step 4: (iv) False. Points can also lie exactly on the x-axis or y-axis, which are borders, not quadrants.
Step 5: (v) False. If abscissa equals ordinate (+,+ or -,-), the point lies in the 1st or 3rd quadrant.
Step 6: (vi) True. The origin (0,0) lies on both axes, so it lies on the x-axis.
Step 7: (vii) False. If b=0, the point (a, 0) lies on the x-axis. It would lie on the y-axis if a=0.

7. In each of the following, find the co-ordinates of the point whose abscissa is the solution of the first equation and ordinate is the solution of the second equation :
(i) 3 - 2x = 7 ; 2y + 1 = 10 - 2 1/2 y.
(ii) 2a/3 - 1 = a/2 ; (15 - 4b)/7 = (2b - 1)/3 .
(iii) 5x - (5 - x) = 1/2 (3 - x) ; 4 - 3y = (4 + y)/3

Step 1: For (i), solve 3 - 2x = 7. We get -2x = 4, so x = -2 (abscissa).
Step 2: Solve 2y + 1 = 10 - 2.5y. We get 4.5y = 9, so y = 2 (ordinate). Co-ordinates: (-2, 2).
Step 3: For (ii), solve 2a/3 - a/2 = 1. Common denominator 6 gives (4a - 3a)/6 = 1, so a = 6 (abscissa).
Step 4: Solve (15 - 4b)/7 = (2b - 1)/3. Cross multiply: 3(15 - 4b) = 7(2b - 1). 45 - 12b = 14b - 7. 26b = 52, so b = 2 (ordinate). Co-ordinates: (6, 2).
Step 5: For (iii), solve 5x - 5 + x = 1.5 - 0.5x. 6x - 5 = 1.5 - 0.5x. 6.5x = 6.5, so x = 1 (abscissa).
Step 6: Solve 4 - 3y = (4 + y)/3. Multiply by 3: 12 - 9y = 4 + y. 10y = 8, so y = 8/10 = 4/5 (ordinate). Co-ordinates: (1, 4/5).

8. In each of the following, the co-ordinates of the three vertices of a rectangle ABCD are given. By plotting the given points; find, in each case, the co-ordinates of the fourth vertex :
(i) A (2, 0), B (8, 0) and C (8, 4).
(ii) A (4, 2), B (-2, 2) and D (4, -2).
(iii) A (-4, -6), C (6, 0) and D (-4, 0).
(iv) B (10, 4), C (0, 4) and D (0, -2).

Step 1: In a rectangle with sides parallel to axes, the fourth vertex aligns horizontally and vertically with the given vertices.
Step 2: For (i), D must share the x-coordinate of A (2) and the y-coordinate of C (4). So, D is (2, 4).
Step 3: For (ii), C must share the x-coordinate of B (-2) and the y-coordinate of D (-2). So, C is (-2, -2).
Step 4: For (iii), B must share the x-coordinate of C (6) and the y-coordinate of A (-6). So, B is (6, -6).
Step 5: For (iv), A must share the x-coordinate of B (10) and the y-coordinate of D (-2). So, A is (10, -2).

9. A (- 2, 2), B (8, 2) and C (4, - 4) are the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD. By plotting the given points on a graph paper; find the co-ordinates of the fourth vertex D.
Also, from the same graph, state the co-ordinates of the mid-points of the sides AB and CD.

Step 1: A parallelogram's opposite sides are equal and parallel. The shift from B to A is identical to the shift from C to D.
Step 2: From B(8, 2) to A(-2, 2), x decreases by 10 and y stays the same.
Step 3: Apply this shift to C(4, -4): decrease x by 10. D = (4 - 10, -4) = (-6, -4).
Step 4: Mid-point of AB = ((-2 + 8)/2, (2 + 2)/2) = (6/2, 4/2) = (3, 2).
Step 5: Mid-point of CD = ((4 + (-6))/2, (-4 + (-4))/2) = (-2/2, -8/2) = (-1, -4).

10. A (- 2, 4), C (4, 10) and D (- 2, 10) are the vertices of a square ABCD. Use the graphical method to find the co-ordinates of the fourth vertex B. Also, find :
(i) the co-ordinates of the mid-point of BC;
(ii) the co-ordinates of the mid-point of CD and
(iii) the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the diagonals of the square ABCD.

Step 1: A and D have the same x-coordinate (-2), meaning AD is vertical.
Step 2: C and D have the same y-coordinate (10), meaning CD is horizontal.
Step 3: B must share the x-coordinate of C (4) and the y-coordinate of A (4). So, B is (4, 4).
Step 4: (i) Mid-point of BC: B(4, 4) and C(4, 10). Mid-point = ((4+4)/2, (4+10)/2) = (4, 7).
Step 5: (ii) Mid-point of CD: C(4, 10) and D(-2, 10). Mid-point = ((4-2)/2, (10+10)/2) = (1, 10).
Step 6: (iii) Intersection of diagonals is the mid-point of AC: ((-2+4)/2, (4+10)/2) = (1, 7).
EXERCISE 23(B)

1. Multiple Choice Type :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) Line y + 7 = 0 is :
(i) parallel to x-axis (ii) parallel to y-axis (iii) not parallel to x-axis (iv) not parallel to y-axis

Step 1: The equation simplifies to y = -7.
Step 2: Any equation of the form y = a represents a horizontal line.
Step 3: A horizontal line is parallel to the x-axis.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (i) parallel to x-axis.

(b) A line is parallel to y-axis and at a distance of 5 units on the positive side of the x-axis. The equation of the line is :
(i) y = 5 (ii) y + 5 = 0 (iii) x = 5 (iv) x + 5 = 0

Step 1: A line parallel to the y-axis has the general form x = a.
Step 2: Because it is 5 units on the positive side, a = 5.
Step 3: The equation is x = 5.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (iii) x = 5.

(c) 6x - 5y = 7 is the equation of a line. If x = 2 then the value of y will be :
(i) 1 (ii) -1 (iii) 5 (iv) -5

Step 1: Substitute x = 2 into the equation: 6(2) - 5y = 7.
Step 2: 12 - 5y = 7.
Step 3: -5y = 7 - 12, which gives -5y = -5.
Step 4: Solving for y gives y = 1.
Step 5: Therefore, the correct option is (i) 1.

(d) For equation x/3 - y/2 = 1, the value of y for x = 9 is :
(i) -4 (ii) 6 (iii) 4 (iv) -6

Step 1: Substitute x = 9 into the equation: 9/3 - y/2 = 1.
Step 2: 3 - y/2 = 1.
Step 3: -y/2 = 1 - 3, so -y/2 = -2.
Step 4: Multiply by -2 to get y = 4.
Step 5: Therefore, the correct option is (iii) 4.

(e) Lines x - 4 = 0 and 3y = 1 intersect each other at point P. The co-ordinates of point P are :
(i) (4, -1/3) (ii) (4, 1/3) (iii) (-4, 1/3) (iv) (-4, -1/3)

Step 1: Solve the first equation for x: x - 4 = 0 means x = 4.
Step 2: Solve the second equation for y: 3y = 1 means y = 1/3.
Step 3: The coordinates of intersection are (4, 1/3).
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (ii) (4, 1/3).

2. Draw the graph for each linear equation given below :
(i) x = 3 (ii) x + 3 = 0 (iii) x - 5 = 0 (iv) 2x - 7 = 0 (v) y = 4 (vi) y + 6 = 0 (vii) y - 2 = 0 (viii) 3y + 5 = 0 (ix) 2y - 5 = 0 (x) y = 0

Step 1: (i) x = 3 is a vertical line crossing the x-axis at 3.
Step 2: (ii) x = -3 is a vertical line crossing the x-axis at -3.
Step 3: (iii) x = 5 is a vertical line crossing the x-axis at 5.
Step 4: (iv) x = 3.5 is a vertical line crossing the x-axis at 3.5.
Step 5: (v) y = 4 is a horizontal line crossing the y-axis at 4.
Step 6: (vi) y = -6 is a horizontal line crossing the y-axis at -6.
Step 7: (vii) y = 2 is a horizontal line crossing the y-axis at 2.
Step 8: (viii) y = -5/3 is a horizontal line crossing the y-axis at approximately -1.67.
Step 9: (ix) y = 2.5 is a horizontal line crossing the y-axis at 2.5.
Step 10: (x) y = 0 represents the entire x-axis.

3. Draw the graph for each linear equation given below :
(i) y = 3x (ii) y = -x (iii) y = -2x (iv) y = x (v) 5x + y = 0 (vi) x + 2y = 0 (vii) 4x - y = 0 (viii) 3x + 2y = 0 (ix) x = -2y

Step 1: All these equations represent straight lines that pass exactly through the origin (0,0).
Step 2: Plot the origin as the first point for each.
Step 3: Find a second point by picking an x-value and solving for y.
Step 4: Connect the origin and the second point with a straight line.

4. Draw the graph for each linear equation given below :
(i) y = 2x + 3 (ii) y = 2/3 x - 1 (iii) y = -x + 4 (iv) y = 4x - 5/2 (v) y = 3/2 x + 2/3 (vi) 2x - 3y = 4 (vii) (x - 1)/3 - (y + 2)/2 = 0 (viii) x - 3 = 2/5 (y + 1) (ix) x + 5y + 2 = 0

Step 1: For each equation, choose three different values for x.
Step 2: Substitute these x-values into the equation to calculate the corresponding y-values.
Step 3: Plot these three ordered pairs on the graph paper.
Step 4: Draw a straight line passing through all three points to complete the graph.

5. Draw the graph for each equation given below :
(i) 3x + 2y = 6 (ii) 2x - 5y = 10 (iii) x/2 + 2y/3 = 5 (iv) (2x - 1)/3 - (y - 2)/5 = 0
In each case, find the co-ordinates of the points where the graph (line) drawn meets the co-ordinate axes.

Step 1: To find where a line meets the x-axis, set y = 0 and solve for x. To find where it meets the y-axis, set x = 0 and solve for y.
Step 2: (i) If y=0, 3x=6 => x=2. If x=0, 2y=6 => y=3. Meets axes at (2, 0) and (0, 3).
Step 3: (ii) If y=0, 2x=10 => x=5. If x=0, -5y=10 => y=-2. Meets axes at (5, 0) and (0, -2).
Step 4: (iii) 3x + 4y = 30. If y=0, 3x=30 => x=10. If x=0, 4y=30 => y=7.5. Meets axes at (10, 0) and (0, 7.5).
Step 5: (iv) simplifies to 10x - 3y + 1 = 0. If y=0, x=-0.1. If x=0, y=1/3. Meets axes at (-0.1, 0) and (0, 1/3).

6. For each linear equation, given above, draw the graph and then use the graph drawn (in each case) to find the area of a triangle enclosed by the graph and the co-ordinate axes :
(i) 3x - (5 - y) = 7
(ii) 7 - 3 (1 - y) = - 5 + 2x.

Step 1: (i) Simplify the equation: 3x - 5 + y = 7, which gives 3x + y = 12.
Step 2: Find intercepts: x-intercept is 4 (base = 4), y-intercept is 12 (height = 12).
Step 3: Area of triangle = 1/2 * base * height = 1/2 * 4 * 12 = 24 square units.
Step 4: (ii) Simplify: 7 - 3 + 3y = -5 + 2x, which gives 2x - 3y = 9.
Step 5: Find intercepts: x-intercept is 4.5 (base = 4.5), y-intercept is -3 (height = |-3| = 3).
Step 6: Area of triangle = 1/2 * 4.5 * 3 = 6.75 square units.

7. For each pair of linear equations given below, draw graphs on the same graph paper and then state, whether the lines drawn are parallel or perpendicular to each other.
(i) y = 3x - 1 ; y = 3x + 2
(ii) y = x - 3 ; y = -x + 5
(iii) 2x - 3y = 6 ; x/2 + y/3 = 1
(iv) 3x + 4y = 24 ; x/4 + y/3 = 1

Step 1: (i) Both equations have the same slope (m = 3). They are parallel.
Step 2: (ii) Slopes are 1 and -1. Since 1 * (-1) = -1, they are perpendicular.
Step 3: (iii) Simplify second equation: 3x + 2y = 6. First equation slope is 2/3. Second equation slope is -3/2. Their product is -1, so they are perpendicular.
Step 4: (iv) Simplify second equation: 3x + 4y = 12. Both have slope -3/4. They are parallel.

8. On the same graph paper, plot the graph of y = x - 2, y = 2x + 1 and y = 4 from x = - 4 to 3.

Step 1: For each equation, create a table of values using x from -4 up to 3.
Step 2: Plot the respective points for y = x - 2 and connect them.
Step 3: Plot the respective points for y = 2x + 1 and connect them.
Step 4: Draw a horizontal line at y = 4 across the specified x range.

9. On the same graph paper, plot the graphs of y = 2x - 1, y = 2x and y = 2x + 1 from x = - 2 to x = 4. Are the graphs (lines) drawn parallel to each other ?

Step 1: Create a table of values for each equation from x = -2 to x = 4.
Step 2: Plot the points and draw the straight lines on the graph.
Step 3: Notice that all three equations have the same coefficient for x (m = 2).
Step 4: Because they share the exact same slope, yes, the graphs drawn are parallel to each other.

10. The graph of 3x + 2y = 6 meets the x-axis at point P and the y-axis at point Q. Use the graphical method to find the co-ordinates of points P and Q. (HOTS)

Step 1: Draw the line by plotting a few points (e.g., when x=2, y=0; when x=0, y=3).
Step 2: Observe where the drawn line physically crosses the x-axis. It intersects at (2, 0), so P is (2, 0).
Step 3: Observe where the drawn line physically crosses the y-axis. It intersects at (0, 3), so Q is (0, 3).
EXERCISE 23(C)

1. Multiple Choice Type :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) The inclination of a line is 60°. The slope of the line is :
(i) 1/√3 (ii) -1/√3 (iii) √3 (iv) -√3°

Step 1: The slope 'm' of a line is calculated using the formula m = tan(inclination angle).
Step 2: m = tan(60°).
Step 3: The value of tan(60°) is √3.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (iii) √3.

(b) For the equation 2x - 5y = 8; slope is :
(i) 5 (ii) -2/5 (iii) 8 (iv) 2/5

Step 1: Convert the equation into the form y = mx + c.
Step 2: 5y = 2x - 8.
Step 3: Divide by 5: y = (2/5)x - 8/5.
Step 4: The coefficient of x is the slope, so m = 2/5.
Step 5: Therefore, the correct option is (iv) 2/5.

(c) For the equation 5x - 6y = 9, the y-intercept is :
(i) 3/2 (ii) 5/6 (iii) 6/5 (iv) -3/2

Step 1: Convert the equation into the form y = mx + c.
Step 2: 6y = 5x - 9.
Step 3: Divide by 6: y = (5/6)x - 9/6, which simplifies to y = (5/6)x - 3/2.
Step 4: The constant term is the y-intercept, which is -3/2.
Step 5: Therefore, the correct option is (iv) -3/2.

(d) If the slope of a line is -2 and its y-intercept is -7, the equation of the line is :
(i) 2x + y + 7 = 0 (ii) 2x - y + 7 = 0 (iii) 2x - y - 7 = 0 (iv) 2x + y - 7 = 0

Step 1: Use the standard slope-intercept form y = mx + c.
Step 2: Substitute m = -2 and c = -7 to get y = -2x - 7.
Step 3: Rearrange the terms to one side: 2x + y + 7 = 0.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct option is (i) 2x + y + 7 = 0.

(e) For the equation x - y + 1 = 0; the values of slope (m) and y-intercept (c) are :
(i) m = 1, c = 1 (ii) m = -1, c = 1 (iii) m = 1, c = -1 (iv) m = -1, c = -1

Step 1: Rewrite the equation to isolate y.
Step 2: y = x + 1.
Step 3: Comparing with y = mx + c, the coefficient of x is 1 and constant is 1.
Step 4: Therefore, slope m = 1 and y-intercept c = 1.
Step 5: The correct option is (i) m = 1, c = 1.

2. In each of the following, find the inclination of line AB :
[Note: Questions are based on images of 3 graphs]

Step 1: (i) The line AB is perfectly vertical. The angle it makes with the x-axis is 90°.
Step 2: (ii) The line AB is perfectly horizontal. The angle it makes with the x-axis is 0°.
Step 3: (iii) The line makes an angle 2x with the positive x-axis and an adjacent angle x. As they form a straight line, 2x + x = 180° => 3x = 180° => x = 60°. The inclination is the angle with the positive x-axis, which is 2x = 120°.

3. Write the inclination of a line which is :
(i) parallel to x-axis.
(ii) perpendicular to x-axis.
(iii) parallel to y-axis.
(iv) perpendicular to y-axis.

Step 1: (i) A line parallel to the x-axis never intersects it, so its inclination is 0°.
Step 2: (ii) A line perpendicular to the x-axis crosses it at a right angle, so its inclination is 90°.
Step 3: (iii) A line parallel to the y-axis is perfectly vertical, so its inclination is 90°.
Step 4: (iv) A line perpendicular to the y-axis is perfectly horizontal, so its inclination is 0°.

4. Write the slope of the line whose inclination is :
(i) 0° (ii) 30° (iii) 45° (iv) 60°

Step 1: Apply the formula: slope = tan(inclination).
Step 2: (i) tan(0°) = 0.
Step 3: (ii) tan(30°) = 1/√3.
Step 4: (iii) tan(45°) = 1.
Step 5: (iv) tan(60°) = √3.

5. Find the inclination of the line whose slope is :
(i) 0 (ii) 1 (iii) √3 (iv) 1/√3

Step 1: We must find the angle whose tangent equals the given slope.
Step 2: (i) tan θ = 0 implies inclination θ = 0°.
Step 3: (ii) tan θ = 1 implies inclination θ = 45°.
Step 4: (iii) tan θ = √3 implies inclination θ = 60°.
Step 5: (iv) tan θ = 1/√3 implies inclination θ = 30°.

6. Write the slope of the line which is :
(i) parallel to x-axis.
(ii) perpendicular to x-axis.
(iii) parallel to y-axis.
(iv) perpendicular to y-axis.

Step 1: (i) Parallel to x-axis means inclination is 0°. Slope = tan(0°) = 0.
Step 2: (ii) Perpendicular to x-axis means inclination is 90°. Slope = tan(90°) = Infinity (not defined).
Step 3: (iii) Parallel to y-axis means inclination is 90°. Slope = tan(90°) = Infinity (not defined).
Step 4: (iv) Perpendicular to y-axis means inclination is 0°. Slope = tan(0°) = 0.

7. For each of the equations given below, find the slope and the y-intercept :
(i) x + 3y + 5 = 0 (ii) 3x - y - 8 = 0 (iii) 5x = 4y + 7 (iv) x = 5y - 4 (v) y = 7x - 2 (vi) 3y = 7 (vii) 4y + 9 = 0

Step 1: Transform each equation into y = mx + c to find slope (m) and intercept (c).
Step 2: (i) 3y = -x - 5 => y = (-1/3)x - 5/3. Slope = -1/3, y-intercept = -5/3.
Step 3: (ii) y = 3x - 8. Slope = 3, y-intercept = -8.
Step 4: (iii) 4y = 5x - 7 => y = (5/4)x - 7/4. Slope = 5/4, y-intercept = -7/4.
Step 5: (iv) 5y = x + 4 => y = (1/5)x + 4/5. Slope = 1/5, y-intercept = 4/5.
Step 6: (v) y = 7x - 2 is already in form. Slope = 7, y-intercept = -2.
Step 7: (vi) y = 7/3. Slope = 0, y-intercept = 7/3.
Step 8: (vii) y = -9/4. Slope = 0, y-intercept = -9/4.

8. Find the equation of the line, whose :
(i) slope = 2 and y-intercept = 3
(ii) slope = 5 and y-intercept = -8
(iii) slope = -4 and y-intercept = 2
(iv) slope = -3 and y-intercept = -1
(v) slope = 0 and y-intercept = -5
(vi) slope = 0 and y-intercept = 0

Step 1: Use the standard formula y = mx + c.
Step 2: (i) y = 2x + 3.
Step 3: (ii) y = 5x - 8.
Step 4: (iii) y = -4x + 2.
Step 5: (iv) y = -3x - 1.
Step 6: (v) y = 0x - 5, which simplifies to y = -5.
Step 7: (vi) y = 0x + 0, which simplifies to y = 0.

9. Draw the line 3x + 4y = 12 on a graph paper. From the graph paper, read the y-intercept of the line.

Step 1: Plot points to draw the line. For example, if x=0, y=3. If y=0, x=4.
Step 2: Draw the line passing through (4,0) and (0,3).
Step 3: Observe where the line crosses the y-axis.
Step 4: It crosses at y = 3, so the y-intercept is 3.

10. Draw the line 2x - 3y - 18 = 0 on a graph paper. From the graph paper, read the y-intercept of the line.

Step 1: Plot points to draw the line. For example, if x=0, y=-6. If y=0, x=9.
Step 2: Draw the line passing through (9,0) and (0,-6).
Step 3: Observe where the line crosses the y-axis.
Step 4: It crosses at y = -6, so the y-intercept is -6.
TEST YOURSELF

1. Multiple Choice Type :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) For point P(-5, 4) :
(i) abscissa = 4, ordinate = -5 (ii) ordinate = 4, abscissa = -5 (iii) abscissa = ordinate = -5 (iv) abscissa = ordinate = 4

Step 1: In an ordered pair (x, y), the first number is the abscissa and the second is the ordinate.
Step 2: For P(-5, 4), the abscissa is -5 and the ordinate is 4.
Step 3: Therefore, the correct option is (ii) ordinate = 4, abscissa = -5.

(b) If the perpendicular distance of a point P from the x-axis is 5 unit then the point P has :
(i) x-co-ordinate = -5 (ii) y-co-ordinate = 5 only (iii) y-co-ordinate = -5 only (iv) x-co-ordinate = 5 or -5

Step 1: The distance of a point from the x-axis is determined entirely by its y-coordinate (ordinate).
Step 2: A distance of 5 means the y-coordinate must be either 5 or -5.
Step 3: The provided options seem incorrectly formulated in the book as none strictly capture 'y = 5 or -5', but logically the y-coordinate holds the distance value.

(c) A point lies on y-axis at a distance of 2 unit from x-axis. Its co-ordinates are :
(i) (2, 0) only (ii) (0, 2) only (iii) (2, 2) (iv) (0, 2) or (0, -2)

Step 1: If a point is on the y-axis, its x-coordinate is 0.
Step 2: A distance of 2 units from the x-axis means y can be 2 (above) or -2 (below).
Step 3: Therefore, the coordinates can be (0, 2) or (0, -2).
Step 4: The correct option is (iv) (0, 2) or (0, -2).

(d) Three vertices of a square ABCD are A(2, 0), B(-3, 0) and C(-3, -5). Its fourth vertex D is :
(i) (2, 5) (ii) (2, -5) (iii) (-2, 5) (iv) (-2, -5)

Step 1: D must align horizontally with C and vertically with A.
Step 2: D takes the x-coordinate of A, which is 2.
Step 3: D takes the y-coordinate of C, which is -5.
Step 4: The coordinates of D are (2, -5).
Step 5: The correct option is (ii) (2, -5). (Wait, the first option in the original text might have been a typo in my reading, but it's clearly x=2, y=-5).

(e) Statement (1) : In the given diagram, OAB is an equilateral triangle.
Statement (2) : B = (4, 4√3)

Step 1: The diagram shows O(0,0) and A(8,0), so the side length of the triangle is 8.
Step 2: If the triangle is equilateral, all sides are 8. The midpoint of the base OA is at x = 4.
Step 3: The height (y-coordinate of B) can be found using Pythagoras: h² + 4² = 8² => h² = 64 - 16 = 48 => h = √48 = 4√3.
Step 4: Thus, B is indeed at (4, 4√3). Both statements are true and consistent.
Step 5: The correct option is (i) Both the statements are true.

(f) Statement (1) : The vertex B of square OABC with each side 4 units lies in fourth quadrant and its sides are along the co-ordinate axes. The co-ordinates of vertex B are (4, -4).
Statement (2) : B = (4, 4)

Step 1: If B is in the fourth quadrant, its x-coordinate must be positive and y-coordinate negative.
Step 2: Since sides are 4 units, B must be (4, -4). Statement 1 is correct.
Step 3: Statement 2 says B = (4, 4), which would put it in the first quadrant. Statement 2 is false.
Step 4: The correct option is (iii) Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.

(g) Assertion (A) : PQR is an equilateral triangle. The co-ordinates of point Q are (0, 2√2).
Reason (R) : In Δ OPQ, OQ² = PQ² - OP² = 4² - 2² = 12.

Step 1: The diagram shows P(-2,0) and R(0,2), with Q on the positive x-axis.
Step 2: A point at (0, 2√2) would be on the y-axis, not the x-axis, meaning the Assertion is completely false regarding Q's coordinates.
Step 3: In the Reason, it assumes PQ = 4. However, PR = √(2²+2²) = 2√2. If equilateral, PQ must equal 2√2, not 4. Thus the Reason's calculation is also completely false.
Step 4: Both A and R are false.

(h) Assertion (A) : (2x - 3y, 8) = (2, x + 2y) => x = 1 and y = -2
Reason (R) : 2x - 3y = 2 and 8 = x + 2y which on solving give x = 4 and y = 2

Step 1: Equate components: 2x - 3y = 2 and x + 2y = 8.
Step 2: Solve the system: x = 8 - 2y. Substitute into first: 2(8 - 2y) - 3y = 2 => 16 - 4y - 3y = 2 => 7y = 14 => y = 2.
Step 3: Substitute y = 2 back: x = 8 - 4 = 4. The actual solution is x=4, y=2.
Step 4: Assertion A claims x=1, y=-2, which is false.
Step 5: Reason R correctly states the equations and their correct solution (x=4, y=2), so R is true.
Step 6: The correct option is (ii) A is false, R is true.

2. By plotting the following points on the same graph paper, check whether they are collinear or not :
(i) (3, 5), (1, 1) and (0, -1)
(ii) (- 2, - 1), (- 1, - 4) and (- 4, 1)

Step 1: Plot the points for (i) on a graph. They form a perfectly straight line.
Step 2: (i) is collinear. (Can also be checked by slope: (1-5)/(1-3) = 2 and (-1-1)/(0-1) = 2).
Step 3: Plot the points for (ii) on a graph. They do not fall on a single straight line.
Step 4: (ii) is not collinear.

3. Plot the point A (5, - 7). From point A, draw AM perpendicular to x-axis and AN perpendicular to y-axis. Write the co-ordinates of points M and N.

Step 1: Point A is at x = 5, y = -7.
Step 2: Dropping a perpendicular to the x-axis means the x-coordinate stays 5, but the y-coordinate becomes 0.
Step 3: Therefore, M is (5, 0).
Step 4: Dropping a perpendicular to the y-axis means the y-coordinate stays -7, but the x-coordinate becomes 0.
Step 5: Therefore, N is (0, -7).

4. In square ABCD; A = (3, 4), B = (- 2, 4) and C = (- 2, - 1). By plotting these points on a graph paper, find the co-ordinates of vertex D. Also, find the area of the square.

Step 1: D must share the x-coordinate of A (3) and the y-coordinate of C (-1).
Step 2: Therefore, D is (3, -1).
Step 3: Calculate the side length by finding the distance between A(3, 4) and B(-2, 4), which is 3 - (-2) = 5 units.
Step 4: Area of a square is side × side = 5 × 5 = 25 square units.

5. In rectangle OABC; point O is the origin, OA = 10 units along x-axis and AB = 8 units. Find the co-ordinates of vertices A, B and C.

Step 1: O is (0,0). A is 10 units along the x-axis, so A is (10, 0).
Step 2: Since it is a rectangle, AB is perpendicular to OA. It goes 8 units up parallel to the y-axis.
Step 3: Therefore, B has the same x as A, and y is 8, making B (10, 8).
Step 4: C must align horizontally with B and vertically with O, so C is (0, 8).

6. Draw the graph of equation x + 2y - 3 = 0. From the graph, find :
(i) x₁, the value of x, when y = 3
(ii) x₂, the value of x, when y = - 2.

Step 1: Draw the line. (For example, use intercepts x=3, y=1.5).
Step 2: Read the graph where y = 3. Or solve algebraically: x + 2(3) - 3 = 0 => x + 3 = 0 => x = -3. So x₁ = -3.
Step 3: Read the graph where y = -2. Or solve algebraically: x + 2(-2) - 3 = 0 => x - 7 = 0 => x = 7. So x₂ = 7.

7. Draw the graph of equation 3x - 4y = 12. Use the graph drawn to find :
(i) y₁, the value of y, when x = 4
(ii) y₂, the value of y, when x = 0.

Step 1: Draw the line using points like (4,0) and (0,-3).
Step 2: Where x = 4, read the y-value from graph. 3(4) - 4y = 12 => 12 - 4y = 12 => y = 0. So y₁ = 0.
Step 3: Where x = 0, read the y-value from graph. 3(0) - 4y = 12 => -4y = 12 => y = -3. So y₂ = -3.

8. Draw the graph of equation x/4 + y/5 = 1. Use the graph drawn to find :
(i) x₁, the value of x, when y = 10
(ii) y₁, the value of y, when x = 8.

Step 1: Draw the line connecting intercepts (4,0) and (0,5).
Step 2: Find x₁ when y = 10. Graphically it extends, algebraically: x/4 + 10/5 = 1 => x/4 + 2 = 1 => x/4 = -1 => x = -4. So x₁ = -4.
Step 3: Find y₁ when x = 8. Algebraically: 8/4 + y/5 = 1 => 2 + y/5 = 1 => y/5 = -1 => y = -5. So y₁ = -5.

9. Use the graphical method to show that the straight lines given by the equations x + y = 2, x - 2y = 5 and x/3 + y = 0 pass through the same point.

Step 1: Draw all three lines carefully on the same set of axes.
Step 2: You will observe they all intersect at exactly one single point on the graph.
Step 3: To verify algebraically, the intersection of the first two is x = 3, y = -1.
Step 4: Check if (3, -1) satisfies the third equation: 3/3 + (-1) = 1 - 1 = 0. It does. Thus they pass through the same point.

10. Draw the graph of line x + y = 5. Use the graph paper drawn to find the inclination and the y-intercept of the line.

Step 1: Draw the line connecting points (5,0) and (0,5).
Step 2: Notice it crosses the y-axis at y = 5, so the y-intercept is 5.
Step 3: Rewrite equation as y = -x + 5. The slope is -1.
Step 4: The angle whose tangent is -1 is 135°. The inclination is 135°.

11. Draw the graph of line 2x + y = 5.

Step 1: Pick three values for x to calculate y. (e.g., if x=0, y=5; if x=2, y=1; if x=3, y=-1).
Step 2: Plot (0, 5), (2, 1), and (3, -1) on a graph.
Step 3: Draw a straight line connecting these points.

12. Draw the graph of line 4x - y = 5. Use this graph to find :
(i) x₁, the value of x when y = 3.
(ii) y₁, the value of y when x = 3.

Step 1: Draw the line connecting points like (1, -1) and (2, 3).
Step 2: From the graph, find where the line reaches y = 3. Or algebraically: 4x - 3 = 5 => 4x = 8 => x = 2. So x₁ = 2.
Step 3: From the graph, find where the line reaches x = 3. Or algebraically: 4(3) - y = 5 => 12 - y = 5 => y = 7. So y₁ = 7.

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Second quadrant.
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Fourth quadrant.
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