Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the given line.

(2, -3); y = –5

Answer 1

y = -3

Explanation:

The given line is a horizontal line thru -5 on the y-axis.

Your line is parallel to y = -5, hence is also a horizontal line and passes thru (2, -3). Since -3 is the y-coordinate of that point, y = -3 is the equation of the line you are looking for.