If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax + 7, find the value of a
The point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation
Therefore,
Put x = 3 and y = 4 in the equation,
3y = ax + 7,
Hence,
3 * 4 = a * 3 + 7
12 = 3a + 7
3a = 12 – 7
3a = 5
a = 5/3