Question

Without graphing, tell whether the line containing (6, –3) and (0, –8) is horizontal, vertical, or neither.
A. Neither
B. Vertical
C. Horizontal

Answer 1

for vertical lines, the x-coordinates of all points are same
for horizontal lines, the y-coordinates of all points are same
so, here its..... ?

Answer 2

do u see any co-ordinates same for both points here ?

Answer 3

no?

Answer 4

i think it's B though

Answer 5

it can't be vertical, all points in vertical line have same x co-ordinates.
here its different

Answer 6

What do you conclude when you draw yourself a picture of these coordinates?

Answer 7

C i doubt it's neither

Answer 8

You can use the draw function if you like ;)

Answer 9

whats the doubts in it being neither ?

Answer 10

Then tell us what you see

Answer 11

I know it's not allowed, but it still helps you thinking about:
The coordinates have DIFFERENT x and y coordinates, so you can conclude that the lines are (...)

Answer 12

*line is