Question

Find the solution of the linear equation 2x + 5y = 10 which represents a point on (i) x-axis (ii) y-axis

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) If the point lies on x-axis, then y=0.

So, 2x+5(0) =10

2x=10

x=5

Thus, the point is (5, 0).

(ii) If the point lies on y-axis, then x=0.

So, 2(0) +5y=10

5y=10

y=2

Thus, the point is (0, 2).