SOLUTION: write an equation for the line that passes through the point (8,2) and is parallel to y=-7

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Question 1016493: write an equation for the line that passes through the point (8,2) and is parallel to y=-7
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, FrankM:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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write an equation for the line that passes through the point (8,2) and is parallel to y=-7
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y = 2.

Check yourself that it satisfies both conditions.





Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2
You see, y=-7 has a slope of zero, it's a horizontal line. Same goes for y=2