Question

For what value is a is (a,9) a solution of the equation y=2x+1

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 2x + 1 ......(1)

Going through y - y1 = m(x - x1)

m is slope and it is 2

y1 = 9 and x1 = a

y - 9 = 2(x - a)

y - 9 = 2x - 2a

y = 2x - 2a + 9 ........(2)

Equating (1) and (2)

2x + 1 = 2x - 2a + 9

Collecting like terms

2x - 2x + 2a = 9 - 1

2a = 8

a = 8/2

a = 4