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Intercept form
x/a + y/b = 1
Where: a = Intercept form, b = b, x = x, y = y
Solved example
Given: b = 7, x = 5, y = 10
Find: a (Intercept form)
- Formula: y/b + x/a = 1
- Rearranged for a: a = b·x/(b - y)
- Substitute the values: a = 5·7/(-10 + 7)
- Result: a = -11.666667
Answer: a = -11.666667
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How to calculate Intercept form
- Write down the formula: x/a + y/b = 1.
- Note the known values (b, x, y).
- Substitute them and simplify to find a.
- Use the calculator above to solve for any letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Intercept form?
The formula is x/a + y/b = 1, where a = Intercept form, b = b, x = x, y = y.
What is Intercept form when b = 7, x = 5, y = 10?
a = -11.666667. Substitute the values into x/a + y/b = 1 and simplify.