Mathematics

Find the equation of a line whose :
y-intercept = -1 and inclination = 45°.

Straight Line Eq

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Answer

m = tan θ = tan 45° = 1.

Equation of a line : y = mx + c

Substituting values we get,

y = x - 1.

Hence, equation of line is y = x - 1.

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