Find a general from of an equation of the line through the p

Find a general from of an equation of the line through the point A that satisfies the given condition A (-3, 8) x intercept 1

Solution

Equation of a line is given by:

y = mx + c

since equation passes through (-3,8)

8 = -3m + c

x-intercept is -1, when y = 0,

0 = 1*m + c

c = -m

using these two equations

8 = -3m - m

m = -2

c = 2

equation of line will be:

y = -2x + 2