Question

Write the equation of the line, in standard form that has an x intercept at (3,0) and y

intercept at (0,-2). Show all work for credit.

Answer 1

• x intercept=a=3
• y intercept=b=-2

We need the normal form first

`\\ \rm\bull\rightarrowtail (x)/(a)+(y)/(b)=1`

`\\ \rm\bull\rightarrowtail (x)/(3)-(y)/(2)=1`

Multiply by 6to bring standard form

`\\ \rm\bull\rightarrowtail 2x-3y=1`