Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Equations of Lines · medium
Find the equation of the line whose x-intercept is 4 and whose y-intercept is -3.
- 3 x + 4 y - 12 = 0
- 4 x - 3 y - 12 = 0
- 3 x - 4 y - 12 = 0
- 3 x - 4 y + 12 = 0
Answer
C. 3 x - 4 y - 12 = 0
Solution
Intercept form: x/4+y/-3=1 3x-4y=12, i.e. 3x-4y-12=0.
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