Question

find the value of a so that the point 2,9 lies on the line represents by ax-3y=5

Answer 1

Hey!!!

Let's substitute the value of x = 2 and y = 9 in the line ax - 3y = 5

=> 2a - 3(9) = 5
=> 2a - 27 = 5
=> Thus 2a = 32

=> a = 16

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