5 The function f is defined as f(x) = 2x + 15
a is a positive integer.
f(a) = b
f(b) = a^2
Work out the value of a.

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Line u passes through points (-52, -18) and (-29, 53). line v passes through points (90, 33) and (19, 56). are line u and line v parallel or perpendicular?