Question

Find the equation of the straight line which cuts off an intercept (- 4) from the x-axis and passes through the point (2, - 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

Cutting intercept of 4 on x-axis

⇒ Line passes through (4,0) and (2,−3)

⇒ Equation of line: y+3=

2−4

−3

(x−2)

⇒y+3=

2

3

(x−2)

⇒2y+6=3x−6

⇒2y=3x−12.