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Find the equation of a line whose slope $$= \frac{3}{4}$$ and $$y$$-intercept $$= –4$$.

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Find the equation of a line whose slope $$= \frac{3}{4}$$ and $$y$$-intercept $$= -4$$.

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The equation of a line with slope $$m$$ and $$y$$-intercept $$c$$ is given by $$y = mx + c$$.

Here, $$m = \frac{3}{4}$$ and $$c = -4$$:

$$y = \frac{3}{4}x - 4$$ 

Multiplying both sides by $$4$$: 

$$4y = 3x - 16$$

$$3x - 4y - 16 = 0$$

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Chapter 14: Equation of a Straight Line - EXERCISE 14A [Page 222]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 14 Equation of a Straight Line
EXERCISE 14A | Q 7. (i) | Page 222
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