SOLUTION: What is the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point at (-2,-3)? I have been working on this problem and I still do not understand it. May some one please help

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Question 74675: What is the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point at (-2,-3)?
I have been working on this problem and I still do not understand it. May some one please help me? Thank you

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the line is horizontal, then the slope is zero. Using the slope-intercept form:
y = {0)x+b The y-intercept, b is given as -3, from (-2, -3), so substitute the y = -3 into slope-intercept form:
y = (0)x - 3
y = -3 This is the equation.