Write an equation in point slope form that passes through (5,-8) , (-9,-8)

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2022-10-23

Write an equation in point slope form that passes through (5,-8) , (-9,-8)

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Tania Alvarado

Tania Alvarado

Beginner2022-10-24Added 15 answers

Since y is unchanged between these two points, while x changes, the slope m=0. The line is parallel to the x axis.
It can be written in point-slope form as:
y−(−8)=0(x−5)
...using the point (5,−8)
More simply, its equation is simply y=−8, but that's not point-slope form.

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