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How many lines are there which are parallel to X-axis and having a distance 5 units? - Geometry

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Question

How many lines are there which are parallel to X-axis and having a distance 5 units?

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Solution

The equations of the lines parallel to X-axis and at a distance 5 units from it are y = 5 and y = −5. 

Thus, there are two lines which are parallel to the X-axis and having a distance 5 units from it.

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Chapter 7: Co-ordinate Geometry - Problem Set 7 [Page 99]

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Balbharati Mathematics 2 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Co-ordinate Geometry
Problem Set 7 | Q 6. | Page 99

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