Question

write down the equation of the line which makes an intercept of 2 on the x axis and 3 on the y-axis. given that the line passes through the point (14 ,- 9 )find the numerical value of a.​

Answer 1

Answer:

3x+2y=6a

Step-by-step explanation:

x/2a + y/3a = 1. ( by using x/a +y/b = 1)

3x +2y /6a =1

3x +2y=6a. ans(i)

given (14,-9)

14/2a + (-9)/3a = 1

42-18/6a=1

24/6a =1

24=6a

a=4. ans(ii)