Question
Give the geometric representations of 2x + 9 = 0 as an equation
in two variables.
Solution
In two variables
2x + 9 = 0
⇒ 2x + Oy + 9 = 0
It is a linear equation in two variables x and y. This is represented by a line. All the values of y are permissible because Oy is always 0. However, x must satisfy the relation
2x + 9 = 0, i.e. Hence, two solutions of the given equation are Hence,
The graph AB is a line parallel to the y-axis and at a distance of units to the left of origin O.