Write an equation in point slope form that passes through P(-2,4) and perpendicular to x=5

bruinhemd3ji

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2022-11-13

Write an equation in point slope form that passes through P(-2,4) and perpendicular to x=5

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andytronicoh4t

andytronicoh4t

Beginner2022-11-14Added 18 answers

Since the equation x=5 is a vertical line, any line perpendicular to it must be a vertical line
(i..e. the perpendicular line must have the form y=c for some constant c).

If the perpendicular line passes through (x,y)=(−2,4)
then it must be:
y = 4

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