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Question
Find the equation to the straight line cutting off intercepts − 5 and 6 from the axes.
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Solution
Here, a = \[-\] 5, b = 6
So, the equation of the line is
\[\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1\]
\[ \Rightarrow \frac{x}{- 5} + \frac{y}{6} = 1\]
\[ \Rightarrow 6x - 5y + 30 = 0\]
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