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


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