Question

Which equation represents the line that is parallel to y = 3 and passes through (-2,-8)?

A. x = -2

B. x = 3

C. y = -8

D. y = 3x − 2

Answer 1

y = 3 is a horizontal line. Therefore, any lines parallel to it will also need to be completely horizontal.

To pass through the point (-2, -8), the new line will need to pass through the y-value of the given point.

Thus, the new line must be horizontal and pass through the y-axis at -8.

Answer: C. y = -8

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: y = - 8

Explanation: