Explanation:
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The equation is: 2x + 3y -12=0 (i)
From the given equation;
Slope (m) = (-coeff.of X)/(coeff.of y)
m = -2/3
Now; Let the missing component be "a".
The equation also can be written in;
The equation also can be written in;(y-8) = -2/3(x-a) (using one point formula)
3y - 24 = -2x + 2a
2x +3y -2a -24 = 0………(ii)
Since both equation are made from same coordinates, equating equation (i) and (ii).
2x + 3y -12= 2x +3y -2a -24
Cancel like terms,
-2a - 24 = -12
or, -2a = 12
or, a = -6.
Therefore, the missing value is -6.
Check:
Putting the value "a" in equation (ii).
2x + 3y -2(-6) -24 = 0
or, 2x+3y -12 = 0 (which is equal to equation (i).
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