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General Form of a Linear Equation in Two Variables

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The equation of the line which cuts off an intercept 3 units on x-axis and an intercept -2 units on y-axis, 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 the intercept form of the equation of a line, the equation of the line is:
$\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{2} = 1$

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