Math Problem Statement

Write equations of the horizontal and the vertical lines that pass through the point ​(3​,0​). Question conte

Solution

The equations of horizontal and vertical lines are straightforward:

  1. Horizontal line: A horizontal line has a constant yy-coordinate for every xx-coordinate. Since the given point is (3,0)(3, 0), the horizontal line will pass through y=0y = 0. Therefore, the equation of the horizontal line is: y=0y = 0

  2. Vertical line: A vertical line has a constant xx-coordinate for every yy-coordinate. Since the given point is (3,0)(3, 0), the vertical line will pass through x=3x = 3. Therefore, the equation of the vertical line is: x=3x = 3

Would you like any more details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the equations change if the point were (5,2)(5, 2)?
  2. What are the slopes of horizontal and vertical lines?
  3. How do you graph horizontal and vertical lines on the coordinate plane?
  4. How can you determine the equation of a line given two points?
  5. What are the general forms of horizontal and vertical line equations?

Tip: A horizontal line always has a slope of 0, while a vertical line's slope is undefined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines

Formulas

Equation of a horizontal line: y = constant
Equation of a vertical line: x = constant

Theorems

In the coordinate plane, horizontal lines have constant y-values and vertical lines have constant x-values.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8