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Find slope and equation of a line that is parallel to the x axis passing through the point (-4,8)

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If the line is parralell to the x axis then take the y coordinate of your point and thats the equation y=8 since its a horizontal line it has a slope of 0. just remember the acronym HOY VUX; Horizontal 0 y=; Vertical undefined x=
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