Question

The equation of a line given by y=a(x-5)+4. If the y intercept is -6, find the value of a.

Answer 1

a= 2/(x-5)

Explanation:

y=a(x-5)+4. If the y intercept is -6

=> 6= a(x-5)+4

=> a(x-5)=6-4=2

=> a= 2/(x-5)