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if a straight line passing thourgh the point 0(-3,4) is such that its intercepted portion between the coordinate axes is bisected at p , then its equation is


varun mathur 13th Jan, 2020
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L RESHMASREE 13th Jan, 2020

Let the equation of required line having intercepts a and b with the axes is x/a+y/b=1.

Now, according to given information, P is the mid-point of AB
Therefore, P = (a/2,b/2) => (-3,4). Then (a,b) will be (-6,8).

So, the equation is 4x-3y+24=0. (By substituting in the above equation)

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