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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.`

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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 ...
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