College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Gear up for success on the College Algebra CLEP exam with our comprehensive Prep Practice Exam! Whether you're a math whiz or need a little extra support, our resources are here to help you excel and earn college credit.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which of the following equations represents a vertical line?

y=2x+3
y=2
x=-5
x=5

The correct answer is: x=5

A y=2x+3 is not a vertical line. It is y-intercept form of a linear equation where slope is 2 and y-intercept is 3. As x increases, the line moves diagonally upwards creating a slope. B: y=2 is a horizontal line where y always has the same value of 2 regardless of the value of x. A vertical line has a constant value of x and can have any value for y. C: x=-5 is a vertical line where x always has the same value of -5 regardless of the value of y. However, the equation asked for a vertical line in terms of y, not x. D: This equation represents a vertical line where x always has the same value, which is 5, regardless of the value of y. A vertical line has an undefined slope and a constant x value.