Math Problem Statement
Which equation is the line that contains the point (3, -4) with a slope of 0?
Solution
Let's analyze the problem.
You are asked to find the equation of the line that contains the point and has a slope of . When the slope is , the line is horizontal. A horizontal line has the form:
Since the point on the line is , the y-coordinate of all points on the line must be . Therefore, the equation of the line is:
The correct answer is:
Do you have any further questions or want more details?
Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:
- What is the equation of a vertical line passing through ?
- How would the equation change if the slope were not zero but instead ?
- Can a line have both a slope of zero and pass through two different points with different -coordinates?
- How can we calculate the slope if two points on the line are given?
- What does a slope of infinity represent for a line?
Tip: Horizontal lines always have the form , while vertical lines have the form .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Equation of a line with zero slope: y = constant
Theorems
Properties of horizontal and vertical lines
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9