Question

Ax + By = C represent the lineAn egg is dropped straight down from a diving board whose end is 7 ft from the edge of the pool, which is at the origin. For which values of A, B, and C will Ax + By = C represent the line that includes the path of the egg?

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

x+0y=7

x is 7

B=0 because the line has not slope

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Answer 2

A = 1, B = 0, C = 7

Explanation:

The egg follows the path x = 7, so the equation is ...

1x +0y = 7

A = 1, B = 0, C = 7