If we multiply or divide both sides of a linear equation with a non-zero number, then the solution of the linear equation :
(A) Changes
(B) Remains the same
(C) Changes in case of multiplication only
(D) Changes in case of division only
Answer:
(B) Remains the same
Solution:
Let the linear equation is x + y = 2 ……… (1)
Now put x = 1 in equation (1) we get
y = 1
Here x = 1, y = 1 is the solution of the equation
Now multiply both sides of equation (1) by 2
2x + 2y = 4
Put x = 1, y = 1 in left hand side we get
1(1) + 2(1) = 2 + 2 = 4 = RHS
Hence on multiply an equation by a non-zero number the solution remains same
Now divide both sides of equation (1) by 2
Put x = 1, y = 1 in L.H.S. we get
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Also on divide an equation by non-zero number the solution remains same.