SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line parallel to the x-axis and passing through (-8,6) i just know y=mx+b.. and i dont know where to go from there. thanks

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Question 37088: Write the equation of a line parallel to the x-axis and passing through (-8,6)
i just know y=mx+b.. and i dont know where to go from there. thanks
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-8,6) A PARALLEL LINE TO THE X AXIS HAS THE SAME X VALUE (-8) WHILE THE Y VALUE CAN HAVE ANY VALUE.
Y=mX+b Y=0X+6