Math Problem Statement
line has a slope of 0 and passes through the point (3, -5). Which of the following equations represents the line?
Question 28 Answer
a.
x - 5y = -3
b.
3x - 5y = -5
c.
y +5 = 0
d.
x+5 = 0
Solution
A line with a slope of 0 is a horizontal line. Since it passes through the point (3, -5), its equation will have the form , where is the y-coordinate of the point. Therefore, the equation for this line is:
This can also be expressed as:
Thus, the correct answer is:
c.
Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions:
- What is the general form of the equation for a line with a given slope?
- How can you identify the slope of a line from its equation?
- What are other forms of equations that represent horizontal lines?
- How do you graph a horizontal line on a coordinate plane?
- Can you find the equation of a vertical line, and how does it differ from a horizontal line?
Tip: Remember that the slope indicates the direction of the line: a slope of 0 means it’s perfectly horizontal.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope
Formulas
y = mx + b
y = c (for horizontal lines)
Theorems
Properties of horizontal lines
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9