Math Problem Statement

Write equations for the vertical and horizontal lines passing through the point (0, 3).

Solution

The problem asks for the equations of the vertical and horizontal lines passing through the point (0,3)(0,3).

Solution:

  1. Vertical Line Equation:
    A vertical line always has the equation x=ax = a, where aa is the x-coordinate of the given point.

    • Since the given point is (0,3)(0,3), the vertical line is:
      x=0x = 0
  2. Horizontal Line Equation:
    A horizontal line always has the equation y=by = b, where bb is the y-coordinate of the given point.

    • Since the given point is (0,3)(0,3), the horizontal line is:
      y=3y = 3

Thus, the answers to enter are:

  • Vertical line: x=0x = 0
  • Horizontal line: y=3y = 3

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the general equation of a vertical and a horizontal line?
  2. How do you determine the equation of a line given a single point?
  3. What is the slope of a vertical line? What about a horizontal line?
  4. How would the equations change if the given point was (5,2)(5, -2)?
  5. Can a vertical or horizontal line be represented in slope-intercept form?

Tip: A vertical line has an undefined slope, while a horizontal line has a slope of 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines

Formulas

x = a for vertical lines
y = b for horizontal lines

Theorems

Equation of a vertical line
Equation of a horizontal line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9