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If the point (2-3) lies on the graph of the equation 2y=ax-7 then find the value of a​

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Answer:

a = 1/2

Explanation:

The given equation is :

2y=ax-7 ...(1)

The point (2,-3) lies on the graph of this equation.

We need to find the value of a.

Put x = 2 and y = -3 in equation (1)

2(-3) = a(2) -7

-6 = 2a-7

-6+7 = 2a

2a = 1

a = 1/2

Hence, the value of a is 1/2.

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