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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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**Writing Equations for Horizontal and Vertical Lines**

In this exercise, you will learn how to write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines that pass through a given point. We will be working with the point (2, -7).

**Problem Statement:**
Write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines passing through the point (2, -7).

**Steps:**

1. **Horizontal Line:** The equation for a horizontal line passing through a point (x, y) has the constant y-coordinate. For the given point (2, -7), the y-coordinate stays constant as -7.

   **Equation:** y = -7

2. **Vertical Line:** The equation for a vertical line passing through a point (x, y) has the constant x-coordinate. For the given point (2, -7), the x-coordinate stays constant as 2.

   **Equation:** x = 2

**Interactive Components:**
- Enter the equation of the horizontal line in the text box labeled "horizontal line."
- Enter the equation of the vertical line in the text box labeled "vertical line."

**Visual and Interactive Tools:**
- There are buttons for various actions such as:
  - A checkmark to submit or confirm your equations.
  - A circular arrow for resetting or refreshing the input.
  - A question mark for help or hints.

Click the 'Continue' button to proceed after entering the equations correctly.

This exercise helps students to understand the basic concepts of coordinate geometry and how to derive equations for specific lines using given points.
Transcribed Image Text:**Writing Equations for Horizontal and Vertical Lines** In this exercise, you will learn how to write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines that pass through a given point. We will be working with the point (2, -7). **Problem Statement:** Write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines passing through the point (2, -7). **Steps:** 1. **Horizontal Line:** The equation for a horizontal line passing through a point (x, y) has the constant y-coordinate. For the given point (2, -7), the y-coordinate stays constant as -7. **Equation:** y = -7 2. **Vertical Line:** The equation for a vertical line passing through a point (x, y) has the constant x-coordinate. For the given point (2, -7), the x-coordinate stays constant as 2. **Equation:** x = 2 **Interactive Components:** - Enter the equation of the horizontal line in the text box labeled "horizontal line." - Enter the equation of the vertical line in the text box labeled "vertical line." **Visual and Interactive Tools:** - There are buttons for various actions such as: - A checkmark to submit or confirm your equations. - A circular arrow for resetting or refreshing the input. - A question mark for help or hints. Click the 'Continue' button to proceed after entering the equations correctly. This exercise helps students to understand the basic concepts of coordinate geometry and how to derive equations for specific lines using given points.
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