A straight line L1 has its x-intercept and y-intercept as -6 and 4 respectively. a) Write its equation in the form ax +by +c =0 where...

A straight line L1 has its x-intercept and y-intercept as -6 and 4 respectively.

a) Write its equation in the form ax +by +c =0 where a, b, and c are integers

b) Another line L2 which is parallel to L1 in (a) above passes through (2,3k) and (-k,8). Find the value of k.

c) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector to the line L1

d) Calculate the angle which L1 makes with the x-axis

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 27, 2019 at 13:37

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