How do you write an equation of a line that passes through (-1, -2) with a slope of 0?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-27T17:07:45

Final answer: #y = -2#

We will need to the point slope form. As it what is given, bests suit the formula

#y-y_1 = m (x-x_1)#

#m# is the slope
#(x_1, y_1)# is just the point given

With the information given, fill in the formula

#{(m= 0), (x_1= -1), (y_1= -2) :}#

#y + 2 = 0 ( x + 1 ) larr# note that two minuses make a plus

#y + 2 = 0#

#y = -2 larr# slope-intercept form

If you want the graph this answer, it would be a horizontal line on the #y# axis.