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algebra

Which of the following lines has a slope of 0?

A

y=5y = 5

B

x=5x = 5

C

y=5xy = 5x

D

y=x+5y = x + 5

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Identify the horizontal line.

  1. Form: y=5y = 5 can be written as y=0x+5y = 0x + 5.
  2. Slope: The coefficient of xx is 0.
  3. Visual: This is a horizontal line.

💡 Strategic Tip: "Y equals number" means zero slope. "X equals number" means undefined slope.

Choice B is incorrect because it is vertical (undefined slope). Choice C is incorrect because slope is 5. Choice D is incorrect because slope is 1.