Question

Find the equation of the line with x-intercept 5 and a point on it (-3, 2).

Answer 1

Since, x-intercept is 5, so the corresponding point on x-axis is (5, 0).

The line also passes through (-3, 2).

Slope of the line =

Required equation of the line is given by:

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

y - 0 = (x - 5)

4y = -x + 5

x + 4y = 5