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#