Find a point on the line x + 2y = 9 where the ordinate is equal to the abscissa

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Given, X=Y
Let the required point be (a, a)

Since it lies on the line, it is a solution of the equation x + 2y = 9

Hence, a + 2a = 9

3a = 9

a = 3

The required point is (3, 3)

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Find a point on the line x + 2y = 9 where the ordinate is equal to the abscissa

Given, X=Y Let the required point be (a, a) Since it lies on the line, it is a solution of the equation x + 2y = 9 Hence, a + 2a = 9 3a = 9 a = 3 The required point is (3, 3)

Given, X=Y
Let the required point be (a, a)

Since it lies on the line, it is a solution of the equation x + 2y = 9

Hence, a + 2a = 9

3a = 9

a = 3

The required point is (3, 3)