SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line containing pts (5,-7) and is A) parralel to the x axis B)parallel to y axis Thanks!

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Question 572145: Write the equation of a line containing pts (5,-7) and is A) parralel to the x axis

B)parallel to y axis
Thanks!

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of a line containing pts (5,-7) and is
A) parralel [sic] to the x axis
The y-value is constant --> y = -7
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B)parallel to y axis
x is constant --> x = 5

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