Question

If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax + 7, find the value of a.

Answer 1

Solution:

The given equation is 3y = ax+7

According to the question, x = 3 and y = 4

Now, Substituting the values of x and y in the equation 3y = ax+7,

We get,

(3×4) = (a×3)+7

⟹ 12 = 3a+7

⟹ 3a = 12–7

⟹ 3a = 5

⟹ a = 5/3

The value of a, if the point (3,4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax+7 is 5/3.