Question

Write the equation of the lines for which tanθ = 1/2, θ  is the inclination of the line and 2 

(i) y-intercept is - 3/2 

(ii) x-intercept is 4.

Answer 1

Using intercept form, required equations are of the form y = mx + c and y = m(x - d)

i.e, y = 1/2x - 3/2 and y = 1/2(x - 4)