SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line passing through (-4,-10) and (5,-10).

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Question 122295: Write the equation of the line passing through (-4,-10) and (5,-10).
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, from the points given, figure out the slope (m) of the line. That is represented by:
m=delta%28y%29%2Fdelta%28x%29=%28-10-%28-10%29%29%2F%285-%28-4%29%29
m=0
So this line has zero slope. That means it is parallel to the x-axis.
Both given points include -10 for the y-coordinate. That is the y-intercept of the line. So your equation of the line in slope/intercept form is:
y=mx%2Bb
Substitue in your information:
y=0x-10
highlight%28y=-10%29
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