Home
Class 11
MATHS
Find the equation of the straight lines ...

Find the equation of the straight lines each of which passes through the point `(3,2)` and cuts off intercepts `aa n db` respectively on `xa n dy-a x e s` such that `a-b=2.`

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

To solve the problem, we need to find the equations of straight lines that pass through the point (3, 2) and cut intercepts A and B on the x-axis and y-axis, respectively, such that A - B = 2. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Intercept Form of the Line**: The equation of a straight line in intercept form is given by: \[ \frac{x}{A} + \frac{y}{B} = 1 ...
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE CIRCLE

    RD SHARMA|Exercise Solved Examples And Exercises|144 Videos
  • TRANSFORMATION FORMULAE

    RD SHARMA|Exercise Solved Examples And Exercises|145 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (1-2) and cuts off equal intercepts from axes.

Find the equation of the straight line whichpasses through the point (2, 3) and cuts off equal intercepts on the axes. (A)

Knowledge Check

  • The equation of the straight line which passes through the point (1,-2) will cuts off equal intercepts from the axes will be

    A
    `x+y=1`
    B
    `x-y=1`
    C
    `x+y+1=0`
    D
    `x-y-2=0`
  • Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (3,4) and has intercepts on the axes such that their sum is 14 :

    A
    a. 4x+3y=24
    B
    b. x+y=7
    C
    c. 3x+7y=43
    D
    d. both (a) and (b)
  • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    The eq. of the straight line which passes through the point (1,-2) and cuts of equal intercepts from the axes will be

    Find the equation of the straight line which passes though (1,-2) and cuts off equal intercepts on the axes.

    Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (-3,8) and cuts off positive intercepts on the coordinate axes whose sum is 7 .

    Find the equation of the circle which passes through the origin and cuts off intercepts a and b respectively from x and y-axes .

    Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (3, 4) and whose intercept on y-axis is twice that on x-axis.

    Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (-1,0) and is parallel to the straight line y=2x+3.