Chapter 5.3, Problem 5P

Find the slope and $y$-intercept of the graph of each equation.

$y=-5$

To determine

To find the slope and y -intercept of the graph of given equation.

Answer to Problem 5P

The slope of the line is $0$ and the y −intercept is $-5$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information: A linear equation $y=-5.$

Solution: Plot a point at (0,-5) and draw a horizontal line passes through the point.

Slope for a horizontal line is always 0.

Also, line crosses y -axis at -5.

Therefore, y -intercept is -5.

Therefore, the slope of the line is $0$ and the y −intercept is $-5$ .