Question

if x=5 and y=1 is the solution of the equation ax+a^2y=6. find the value of a

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

BY  putting x=5 and y=1,

we get 5a+a^2-6=0

Its a quadratic equation,

By middle term splitting,

a^2-a+6a-6=0

a(a-1)+6(a-1)=0

(a-1)(a-6)=0

Two possible values of a. they are 6,(-1)