In the given system of equations, $a$ is a constant. The graphs of th…

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y = 2 x^{2} - 19 x + 40

y = x + a

In the given system of equations,

a

is a constant. The graphs of the equations in the given system intersect at exactly one point,

(x, y)

, in the

x y

-plane. What is the value of

a

- 10

- 5

5

10