Write the equation of the line parallel to the X-axis at a distance of 5 units from it and below the X-axis.

The equation of line parallel to X-axis is y = a

a = -5 (because 5 units below the x-axis)

y = -5 is required equation.

Steps:

• On a graph paper draw the X-axis and the Y-axis.

• Since it is given that y = -5, draw a line below the X-axis at a distance of 5 units from it and parallel to it.