Write an equation of the line with the given slope and y-intercept Slope:0 y-intercept 5

Slope:0 y-intercept 5

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Andrew M. answered • 10/18/17

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Hi Christa;

y = mx + b

m = slope, b = y-intercept

y = 0x + 5

y = 5

This is a horizontal line. Since y is a constant at 5 the slope is always:

(5-5)/(x₂-x₁) = 0

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