Question 116

The intercept made on the X-axis by the line passing through (3, -5) and (-2, 7) is

Solution

Slope of the line = -12/5

Equation of the line:
y - 7 = (-12/5) * (x + 2)
X-intercept is obtained by putting y = 0 in above equation
Hence, 35/12 = x + 2 ==> x = 11/12


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