Solutions of Linear equation in 2 variables on a graph
If a point 2,...
Question
If a point (2,a) lies on the line represented by the equation 3y=5x+8, then the value of a is.
6
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Solution
The correct option is A 6 Given that (2,a) lies on the line represented by the equation 3y=5x+8.
Substituting x=2 and y=a in 3y=5x+8, we get 3(a)=5(2)+8. ⟹3a=10+8 ⟹a=6.