SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line which: a) passes through the point (2,-3) and is parallel to y=2; and b) passes through the point (-5,2), and is parallel to the line x=1.

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Question 936258: What is the equation of the line which: a) passes through the point (2,-3) and is parallel to y=2; and b) passes through the point (-5,2), and is parallel to the line x=1.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slopes are equal for parallel lines.


The line y=2 is a horizontal line of slope 0.
The line x=1 is a vertical line without a slope.

A simple graph sketch tells you what you need.

(a), you want y=-3.

(b), you want x=-5.

Draw the graphs and the meaning will be clear.