Straight Line Question 361

Question: If the line $ \frac{x}{a}+\frac{y}{b}=1 $ passes through the points (2, -3) and (4, -5), then $ (a,\ b) $ =

Options:

A) (1, 1)

B) (- 1, 1)

C) (1, - 1)

D) (- 1, - 1)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • $ \frac{2}{a}-\frac{3}{b}=1 $ and $ \frac{4}{a}-\frac{5}{b}=1 $
    Þ $ b=-1,a=-1 $ .