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A line is parallel to the $x$ -axis and passes through the point (5, -4). Its equation is:

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A $y = - 4$
B $x = 5$
C $y = 5$
D $x = - 4$

Step-by-Step Solution

A line parallel to the

x

-axis has the form

y = b

. It passes through

y = - 4

, so the equation is

y = - 4

.

Answer: A)

y = - 4

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