Grade 11Engineering Entrance ExamsFind the equation of straight line which passes through point (3,-2) and cuts off positive interception on x axis and y axis which are in ratiob4:3 Manyata 8 Years agoGrade 11
Arun8 Years agoDear student Let the line: xa + y/b = 1 Now a/b = 4/3 Hence a = 4k, b = 3k Now 3/4k - 2/3k = 1 (9-8)/ (12k) = 1 12 k = 1 k = 1/12 Hence a = 4*1/12 = 1/3 b = 3* 1/12 = ¼ Now equation of line: 3x + 4y = 1 Regards Arun (askIITians forum expert)