Question

Find the value of ‘a’, if (1, -1) is a solution of the equation 2x + ay = 5. Find two more solutions of the equation. [Hint: First find ‘a’ and substitute the value of ‘a’ in the equation to get the other solutions.]

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2(1)+(-1)a=5

2-a=5

2-a-5=0

-a-3=0

a=-3