Equation of a Line Through Two Intercepts

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Equation of a Line Through Two Intercepts

## Formula

If the line meets the coordinate axes at $$(a,0)$$ and $$(0,b)$$:

$$\frac xa+\frac yb=1$$

## Usage

- Used when the two intercepts are directly known.

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