03/9/2011 Question of the day The straight line x/p + y/3 = 1 has a x-intercept of 6 and is parallel to the straight

t line y-qx = 0. Determine the values of p and q.

Hint: I believe its quite simple, so no hint is given here, good luck.

Credit: Spotlight Alpha SPM Additional Mathematics

Solution for 03/9/2011 Question of the day x-intercept = p Given in the question, x-intercept = 6 p=6

gradient,m = - (y-intercept/x-intercept) m = -3/6 m = -1/2 parallel lines have same gradient, from 2nd equation, y qx = 0 y = qx gradient = q equate both gradient, q = -1/2

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