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 y=cy = c, where cc is the y-coordinate of the point. Therefore, the equation for this line is:

y=5y = -5

This can also be expressed as:

y+5=0y + 5 = 0

Thus, the correct answer is:

c. y+5=0y + 5 = 0

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the general form of the equation for a line with a given slope?
  2. How can you identify the slope of a line from its equation?
  3. What are other forms of equations that represent horizontal lines?
  4. How do you graph a horizontal line on a coordinate plane?
  5. 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