Which equation represents the line that is parallel to y = 3 and passes through (-2,-8) ?

A.

x = - 2

B.

x = 3

C.

y = - 8

D.

y = 3x - 2

y = - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 3 is the equation of a horizontal line parallel to the x - axis.

The equation of a parallel line must therefore be a horizontal line with equation

y = c

where c is the value of the y - coordinates the line passes through.

Here the line passes through ( - 2, - 8) with y - coordinate - 8, thus

y = - 8 ← equation of parallel line