Find the equation of the line whose portion intercepted between the axes is bisected at the point (3, -2).

To Find: The equation of the line whose portion intercepted between the axes is bisected at the point (3, -2).


Formula used:


Let the equation of the line be


= 1


Since it is given that this equation , whose portion is intercepted between the axes is bisected i.e.; is divided into ratio 1:1 .


Let A(a,0) and B(0,b) be the points foring the coordinate axis.


a and b are intercepts of x and y-axis respectively.


By using mid-point formula (m:n = 1:1)


(x, y) =( =


Since given point (3 , -2) divides coordinate axis in 1:1 ratio


(x , y) = (3 , -2)


=3 and = -2


a=6 b=-4


equation of the line : = 1


= 1


-4x +6y = -24


-2x +3y = -12


Hence the required equation of the line is 2x -3y = 12.


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