By using the intercept method, how to find the equations of the straight lines passing through (-3,0) and (0,2)?
1 Answer
Jan 22, 2018
y=2/3x+2
Explanation:
Given -
(-3,0);(0,2)
When the two intercepts are given, we can form the equation as
x/a+y/b=1
Where -
a - x- intercept
b - y-intercept
a=-3
b=2
Plugin these values in the formula
x/(-3)+y/2=1
Multiply both side with6
-2x+3y=6
3y=2x+6
y=2/3x+2