Math Problem Statement

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Write the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point (-5, 2).

Solution

The problem asks to write the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point (5,2)(-5, 2).

Solution:

A horizontal line has a constant yy-value, meaning that no matter what the xx-value is, the yy-value remains the same. The equation for such a line is of the form:

y=cy = c

Where cc is the constant yy-value of the line. In this case, the line passes through the point (5,2)(-5, 2), so the yy-value is 22. Therefore, the equation of the horizontal line is:

y=2y = 2

Would you like further clarification or details on this?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the equation of a vertical line passing through (5,2)(-5, 2)?
  2. How can you graph a horizontal line on the coordinate plane?
  3. What is the slope of a horizontal line?
  4. How does the equation of a line change if it's not horizontal or vertical?
  5. How would the equation change if the line passed through a different point, say (3,4)(3, -4)?

Tip: The slope of a horizontal line is always 00 because there is no change in the yy-value regardless of how much xx changes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines

Formulas

Equation of a horizontal line: y = c

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8