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Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (7,5) and (−9,5)
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)
Since slope of line passing through two points (x
1
,y
1
) and (x
2
,y
2
) is m=
x
2
−x
1
y
2
−y
1
We now find the slope of the line passing through the points (7,5) and (−9,5) as shown below:
m=
−9−7
5−5
=
−16
0
=0
Therefore, the slope of the line is 0.
Now use the slope and either of the two points to find the y-intercept.
y=mx+b
5=(0)(7)+b
b=5
Write the equation in slope intercept form as:
y=mx+b
y=(0)x+5
y=5
Hence, the equation of the line is y=5.