Question

If a line has equal intercepts on the axes, then its slope is _____.

• A. $-1$
• B. $-3$
• C. $-6$
• D. $-8$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $-1$

$\frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}=1$ a, b are intersept .
$bx+ay-ab=o$

$ax+ay-a^2=0$ given $a=b$

$x+y-a=0$

slope $=\frac{-1}{1}=-1$