KCET · Maths · Straight Lines
A line passes through \((-1,-3)\) and perpendicular to \(x+6 y=5\). Its \(x\) intercept is
- A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- B \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
- C \(-2\)
- D \(2\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation

\(\begin{aligned} & y+3=6(x+1) \\ & x \text { intercept } y=0 \\ & x=\frac{-1}{2}\end{aligned}\)
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