Write an equation for the line that passes through point (-5, 3) and is parallel to the x-axis.
a.)y = -5
b.)x = 3
c.)y = 3
I think I figured this answer is
y=-5
If the line passes through (-5,3) and is parallel to the x-axis, the y-intercept (b) is 3, and the slope (m) is zero.
Using the standard formula,
y=mx+b, and putting in m=0 and b=3, you will find the equation required among the given choices.
To find the equation of a line that is parallel to the x-axis, we need to remember that all points on this line have the same y-coordinate, while the x-coordinate can vary.
Given that the line is parallel to the x-axis and passes through the point (-5, 3), we can conclude that the y-coordinate remains constant at 3 while the x-coordinate can vary.
Therefore, the correct equation for this line is:
y = 3
So, the correct option is:
c.) y = 3