Question

Find the value of a so that the point (3,a) lies on.Line 2x-3y=5

Answer 1

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( 3, a ) lies on the line.

So, substituting x = 3 , y = a

2 ( 3) - 3a = 5

6 - 3a = 5

-3a = 5 - 6

-3a = -1

a = -1 / -3

a = 1/3

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