Question

Find the equation of the line passing through (−5, 7) and parallel to x-axis

Answer 1

The slope of the line parallel to x-axis is 0.

(x₁, y₁) = (−5, 7)

Required equation of the line is

y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)

y − 7 = 0(x + 5)

y = 7