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Find the x and y-intercepts of the following line: `x/3 + y/2` = 1

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Given equation of the line is `x/3 + y/2` = 1

This is of the form `x/"a" + y/"b"` = 1,

where x-intercept = a, y-intercept = b
∴ x-intercept = 3, y-intercept = 2.

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Chapter 5: Locus and Straight Line - Exercise 5.3 [Page 73]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Commerce) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 5 Locus and Straight Line
Exercise 5.3 | Q 7. (a) | Page 73

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