Math, asked by Rythm14, 1 year ago

Find the value of 'a' such that the equation 5x + ay = 8 may have (3,-2) as a solution.

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Answered by Anonymous

5

5x+ay=8
Substituting x=3,y=-2
5(3)+a(-2)=8
15-2a=8
-2a=-7
a=7/2

Rythm14: tq for the answer :)

Answered by priyanshu463590

9

5x + ay = 8

Substituting (3,-2) we get

5×3 - 2a = 8

-2a = -7

a = 7/2

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