study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Horizontal Lines

from class:

AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

Horizontal lines have a slope of zero and are parallel to the x-axis. In terms of functions, if the slope field consists only of horizontal lines, it means that every tangent line has zero slope for all values of x.

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.