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Question
Find the value of a so that the point (3, a) lies on the line represented by 2x − 3y + 5 = 0
Solution
It the point (3, a) lies on the line 2x - 3y = 5
then
2 (3) - 3 (a) = 5
⇒ 6 - 3a = 5
⇒ 3a = 6 - 5
⇒ 3a = 1
∴ a =`1/3`
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