Question

find the equation of the lines having intercepts a=b,b=5

Answer 1

Since intercepts form of the line is

(x/a) + (y/b) = 1

⇒ (x/5) + (y/5) = 1             [ Given that a=b and b=5 so a= 5 ]

⇒ (x+y)/5 = 1

⇒  x+y = 5

Hence equation of line is x+y = 5