Question

The line x + 5 = 0 ______.

Options

• is parallel to x-axis

• is parallel to y-axis

• passes through (0, 0)

• passes through (5, 0)

Answer 1

The line x + 5 = 0 is parallel to y-axis.

Explanation:

The given equation is x + 5 = 0, which can be rewritten as x = −5. Since the x-coordinate is constant for all values of y, it forms a vertical line that is parallel to the y-axis.