Find the Slope-Intercept Form of the Equation of the Line

question 74

Multiple Choice

Find the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line with the given properties.
-Find the equation of the horizontal line passing through the point (-10, -5) .

• A)x = -10
• B)x = -5
• C)y = -5
• D)y = -10

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