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 with#6#
#-2x+3y=6#
#3y=2x+6#
#y=2/3x+2#
