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Algebra practice question

In the xy-plane, the graph of y = 2 is a horizontal line. Which of the following points lies on this line?

  1. A. (5, 2)Correct
  2. B. (2, 5)
  3. C. (2, 0)
  4. D. (0, 0)

Answer: A. (5, 2)

Every point on y = 2 has y-coordinate 2, whatever its x-coordinate: (5, 2).

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (2, 5)
(2, 5) has y = 5.
C. (2, 0)
(2, 0) has y = 0.
D. (0, 0)
(0, 0) has y = 0.

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