Question

The graph of a line passes through the two points (-2, 1) and (2, 1). What is the equation of the line written in general form? y - 1 = 0 x - y + 1 = 0 x + y - 1= 0 Please explain your answer! Thanks!

Answer 1

y - 1 = 0

Explanation:

As we move from the first point to the second, x increases by 4 (this is the 'run') but y does not change (that is, the 'rise' is zero). Thus, the slope of the line is 0, and the equation of the line is y = 1, or (equivalently) y - 1 = 0.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Slope = 0

The line is parallel to x-axis

Equation: y = 1

y -1 = 0