Question

Write the equation of a line that is parallel to the following:

1. x = 5

2. y = -3

Answer 1

Answer:

1.  x=6

2.  y=2

Step-by-step explanation:

If x=5, the line is vertical, so we need a vertical line so that we are parallel.  A vertical line is x= a constant

We can choose the value for x as long as it is not 5, that would make it the same line.  I will choose x=6

If y=-3=5, the line is horizontal, so we need a horizontal line so that we are parallel.  A horizontal line is y= constant

We can choose the value for y as long as it is not -3, that would make it the same line.  I will choose y=2