Q.

Find the equation of a line perpendicular to 2x - 3y - 5 = 0 and cutting an intercept 1 on the x-axis. 

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a

2x +  5y + 3 = 0

b

3x +  2y + 3 = 0

c

3x2 -  2y + 3 = 0

d

3x -  2y - 3 = 0

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Equation of any line perpendicular to 2x - 3y- 5 = 0 is -3x - 2y+k = 0 which is passing through (1, 0). 

Therefore, -3 + 0 + k = 0

 k=-3

Hence, the equation of the line is 3x +  2y + 3 = 0

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Find the equation of a line perpendicular to 2x - 3y - 5 = 0 and cutting an intercept 1 on the x-axis.