Question 751028
find the equation of the straight line which makes intercepts 5 and 6 on x and y axes
equation of a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
y=mx+6
solve for m using coordinates of x-intercept(5,0)
0=5m+6
5m=-6
m=-6/5
equation: {{{y=-6x/5+6}}}