Given the linear equation 2x+3y−8=0,write another linear equation in two variables such that the geometrical representation of the pair is so formed intersect the other line.
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Solution
Equation of first line : 2x+3y−5=0
Let equation of 2nd line be ax+by+c=0
For intersecting lines : a1a2≠b1b2
Here a1=2,b1=3,a2=a,b2=b
Hence, 2a≠3b ______ (1)
So, we assume a value of a and b such that equation (1) is satisfied.