Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point left parenthesis, 5, comma, minus, 7, right (5, −7) and has a slope of 0?

Solution

The equation of a line with a slope of 0 is a horizontal line. A horizontal line has the general form:

y=cy = c

where cc is a constant, which represents the y-coordinate of all points on the line.

Since the line passes through the point (5,7)(5, -7), the y-coordinate is always 7-7. Therefore, the equation of the line is:

y=7y = -7

Summary:

  • The equation of the line is y=7y = -7.
  • This line is horizontal because its slope is 0.

Would you like any further explanation or have other questions on this?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given a slope and a point?
  2. What happens to the equation of a line when the slope is undefined?
  3. How do you determine the slope of a line from two points?
  4. How do horizontal and vertical lines differ in terms of equations?
  5. Can a line with a slope of 0 have any curvature?

Tip: Horizontal lines always have the form y=cy = c, where cc is the y-coordinate of any point on the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope
Horizontal Lines

Formulas

y = c (horizontal line equation)

Theorems

Slope of a horizontal line is 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9