A straight line through the point A (3, 4) is such that its intercept ...
Given, a straight line passes through point A (3, 4) and its intercept between the axes is bisected at A.
Let the line intersect the x-axis at (a, 0) and the y-axis at (0, b).
Since A bisects the intercepts, the coordinates of the midpoint will be (a/2, b/2).
Using the midpoint formula, we get:
a/2 = (0 + 3)/2 => a = 3
b/2 = (0 + 4)/2 => b = 4
So, the intercepts are (3, 0) and (0, 4).
The equation of the line passing through (3, 4) and (3, 0) will be x = 3. Similarly, the equation of the line passing through (3, 4) and (0, 4) will be y = 4.
The equation of the line passing through (3, 4) will be the intersection of x = 3 and y = 4, which is (3, 4).
The slope of the line can be found using any two points on the line. Let's use (3, 4) and (0, 4).
The slope, m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (4 - 4)/(0 - 3) = 0/-3 = 0.
The equation of the line can be written in the point-slope form as:
y - 4 = 0(x - 3) => y = 4
Multiplying both sides by 3, we get:
0x + 3y = 12
Simplifying, we get:
4x - 3y = 0
Multiplying both sides by -8/3, we get:
-32x/3 + 8y = 0
Simplifying, we get:
4x - 3y = 0
Therefore, the equation of the line is 4x - 3y = 0, which is option (c).