SOLUTION: A family of lines have equation of the form x/a - y/12 = 4. Find the value of a if the gradient is 2.

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Question 1109032: A family of lines have equation of the form x/a - y/12 = 4. Find the value of a if the gradient is 2.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/a - y/12 = 4


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