Question

If the point A ( −, ) and B ( 3, − ) lie on − axis. Find the value of a.

Answer 1

Answer:

Since (3,a) lie on the line 2x - 3y = 5 ...(1)

Substituting x=3 and y=a in (1) we get 

2(3) - 3(a) = 5 

6 - 3a = 5

⇒3a=1

⇒a=1/3.