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The point (−3, 2) lies on the line ax + 3y + 6 = 0, calculate the value of a. - Mathematics

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The point (−3, 2) lies on the line ax + 3y + 6 = 0, calculate the value of a.

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Solution

Given, the point (−3, 2) lies on the line ax + 3y + 6 = 0.

Substituting x = −3 and y = 2 in the given equation, we have:

a(−3) + 3(2) + 6 = 0

−3a + 12 = 0

3a = 12

a = 4

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