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Group 'em together
a
b
−
a
+
1
−
b
a
b
−
a
=
a
(
b
−
1
)
Notice that there will be a 1 as without it it'll simply be ab
1
−
b
=
1
(
1
−
b
)
Notice that it doesn't match with the upper one... so we'll change the signs
1
(
1
−
b
)
=
−
1
(
b−
1
)
(try to multiply them now!!
Jot them down in one expression
a
(
b
−
1
)
−
1
(
b
−
1
)
You get!!!!!!
(
a
−
1
)
(
b
−
1
)
Answer:
<h2>a = 3</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
The slope of a line given two points can be found by using the formula

From the question the slope is - 3
To find the value of a we have

Divide both sides by - 3

We have the final answer as
<h3>a = 3</h3>
Hope this helps you
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation: