Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 1 - Precalculus Review - Chapter Review Exercises - Page 36: 24

Answer

$$ y=5.$$

Work Step by Step

Since the line is horizontal, its slope is $0$; hence the line has the equation $$ y=(0)x+c=c.$$ To find $ c $, we make use of the fact that the line passes through $(-3,5)$: $$5= c\Longrightarrow c=5$$ Hence the equation of the line is $$ y=5.$$
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