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Find the equation to the straight line which passes through the point (-4, 3) and is such that the portion of it between the axes is divided by the point in the ratio 5 : 3.

Concept Used:

The equation of the line with intercepts a and b is


Given:


The line intersects the axes (a,0) and (0,b).


Explanation:


So, (-4,3) divides the line segment AB and the ratio 5:3



⇒ a , b


So, the equation of the line is


⇒ 9x – 20y = -96


Hence, the equation of line is 9x – 20y = -96


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