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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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Chapter 23: The straight lines - Exercise 23.6 [Page 46]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 23 The straight lines
Exercise 23.6 | Q 1.2 | Page 46

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