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A straight line makes intercepts of -3 and 2 on the x and...

A straight line makes intercepts of -3 and 2 on the x and y axes respectively. Find the equation of the line.

A.

2x + 3y + 6 = 0

B.

3x - 2y - 6 = 0

C.

-3x 2y - 6 = 0

D.

-2x + 3y - 6 = 0

Correct answer is D

Recall:

  x
a
+ y
b
=1  



Where 'a' and 'b' are the x and y intercept respectively.
 

  x
-3
+ y
2
=1  



2x-3y = -6
2x - 3y + 6 = 0 -------(1)
multiply through by -1
-2x + 3y - 6 = 0