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ME Board April 1998: The equation of a line that intercepts the x-axis at x=4 and the y-axis at y=-6 is
- 3x+2y=12
- 2x-3y=12
- 3x-2y=12
- 2x+3y=12
Answer
C. 3x-2y=12
Solution
Using intercept form x/4 + y/-6 = 1, multiplying by 12 gives 3x-2y=12.
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