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Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (1,4) and is parallel to y=5

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Answer:

The equation of the desired line is thus y = 4

Explanation:

A line parallel to y = 5 is a horizontal line. The x-coordinate of every point on this line can take on any x-value; the y-coordinate is always 5.

The line that passes through the point (1, 4) has the constant y-coordinate 4, whereas x can take on any value.

The equation of the desired line is thus y = 4; this line passes through (1, 4) as required and is parallel to y = 5.

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