Write an equation in standard form if its perpendicular to the y-axis and passes through (-2,5)

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2022-09-16

Write an equation in standard form if its perpendicular to the y-axis and passes through (-2,5)

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Cameron Benitez

Cameron Benitez

Beginner2022-09-17Added 17 answers

A line perpendicular to the y-axis must be parallel to the x-axis . Hence, its gradient, m=0.
y=mx+c
Putting in (-2,5) and m=0
5 = 0 × - 2 + c
c = 5
Hence;
y = 5

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