Question
If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation 3y = ax + 7, find the value of a.
Solution
If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of the equation
3y = ax + 7, then
3(4) = a(3) + 7 12 = 3a + 7
3a = 12 - 7
3a = 5