Question

The intercepts made by a straight line on the -axis and -axis are –3 and 2 units respectively. Find:

i) the gradient of the line

ii) the equation of the line.

iii) the area of the triangle enclosed between the line and the co-ordinate axes.

• A. 2/3, 3y-6=2x, 3 unit²
• B. 2/3, 3y-6= x, 5 unit²
• C. 3/2, 3y-4=2x, 8unit²
• D. 1/3, 2y-6=2x, 3 unit²

Answer 1

The correct option is A

2/3, 3y-6=2x, 3 unit²