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Find the equation of the straight line passing through (–4, 5) and cutting off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes. |
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Answer» Let a, b be the intercepts of the line Intercepts are equal => a = b Equation of the line is x/a+ y/b=1 =>x + y = a The line passes through (–4, 5) => –4 + 5 = a => a = 1 So, Equation of the required line is x + y = 1. |
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