From the "given" part we have, substituting the values into equation a - b = = -2 (1) (substituting x= 1, y= -1 into equation) 2a + 2b = = -2 (2) (substituting x= 2, y= 2 into equation) Equivalently 2a - 2b = -4 (1') 2a + 2b = -2 (2') -------------------------------- Add the equations 4a = -4 - 2 = -6 ====> a == = -1.5 Then from (1) b = a + 2 = 0.5. Now we are in position to determine the value of c. It is -1.5*3 + 0.5*c + 2 = 0, or c = = 5. Answer. c = 5.