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)

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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 with 6
-2x+3y=6

3y=2x+6
y=2/3x+2