Question

The value of a in the equation ax + y = 5 , if x = 2 and y = 3 is a) – 1 b) 0 c) 1

Answer 1

so a=1

Explanation:

ax+y=5

put x=2 and y=3

2a+3=5

2a=5-3

2a=2

a=2/2

a=1

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Answer 2

c) 1

Explanation:

=> ax+y = 5

Putting x =2, y =3

=> a(2)+3 = 5

=> 2a = 5-3

=> 2a = 2

Dividing both sides by 2

=> a = 1