Special Lines HOY VUX

Front

What does HOY stand for in relation to lines?

Back

HOY stands for Horizontal line, zero slope, y = # for equation.

Front

What is the equation of a vertical line that passes through the point (8, -1)?

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

Front

What is the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point (0, 2)?

Back

y = 2

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

What is the general form of the equation for a vertical line?

Back

x = a (where 'a' is a constant value).

Front

What is the general form of the equation for a horizontal line?

Back

y = b (where 'b' is a constant value).

Front

If a line has the equation y = -3, what type of line is it?

Back

It is a horizontal line.

Front

If a line has the equation x = -3, what type of line is it?

Back

It is a vertical line.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2?

Back

The slope is zero.