Q. What is the equation of the horizontal line through (−4,6) ?
Characteristics of a horizontal line: Understand the characteristics of a horizontal line.A horizontal line has a slope of 0 because it does not rise or fall as it moves from left to right. This means that for any two points on the line, the y-coordinate will be the same, but the x-coordinate can vary.
Determining the slope of a horizontal line: Determine the slope of the horizontal line.Since the line is horizontal, its slope m is 0.
Finding the y-intercept of a horizontal line: Use the point given to find the y-intercept.The line passes through the point (−4,6). For a horizontal line, the y-coordinate of any point on the line is the same as the y-intercept (b). Therefore, the y-intercept is 6.
Writing the equation of a horizontal line: Write the equation of the horizontal line.The general form of the equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y=mx+b. Since the slope (m) is 0 and the y-intercept (b) is 6, the equation of the line is y=0x+6, which simplifies to y=6.
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