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Lines Parallel to Coordinate Axes

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The equation of the line which cuts off an intercept 3 units on OX and an intercept -2 unit on OY, is

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Solution

The correct option is A
Here intercept on x-axis is 3 and intercept on y-axis is – 2. So using intercept form of the equation of line, the required line is $\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{2} = 1$

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