Question

The point(-7,2) lies on the line y =-2x+n. find the value of n

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.