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Write the equation of the line : parallel to the X−axis and at a distance of 5 unit form it and above it - Mathematics and Statistics

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Question

Write the equation of the line :

parallel to the X−axis and at a distance of 5 unit form it and above it

Sum

Solution

Equation of a line parallel to X-axis is y = k.

Since the line is at a distance of 5 units above X-axis,

k = 5

∴ The equation of the required line is y = 5.

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