Question

The line x + 3y + 2 = 0 passes through the point (4, k); then the value of k is ______.

पर्याय

• 2

• 1

• −1

• −2

Answer 1

The line x + 3y + 2 = 0 passes through the point (4, k); then the value of k is −2.

Explanation:

Since the line x + 3y + 2 = 0 passes through the point (4, k), we substitute x = 4 and y = k:

4 + 3k + 2 = 0

3k + 6 = 0

3k = −6

k = −2