i. The equation of a line with x-intercept 3 and y-intercept 2 is 2x + 3y = 12. ii. Two lines with slopes m1 and m2 are parallel if m1 m2 = −1.

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Neither (i) nor (ii) Explanation: ⇒ Going through (i) statement, To find the equation with intercepts x = 3 and y = 2, we use the formula x/a + y/b = 1: x/3 + y/2 = 1 Multiply the whole equation by 6 because of the common LCM to clear fractions: 6(x/3) + 6(y/2) = 1(6) 2x + 3y = 6 The statement says 2x + 3y = 12, so it is incorrect. ⇒ Going through (ii) statement, Two lines are parallel if their slopes are equal (m1 = m2). The condition given (m1 m2 = −1) is actually the rule for perpendicular lines. So, this statement is also invalid.

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