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

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2022-11-17

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

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Leo Robinson

Leo Robinson

Beginner2022-11-18Added 14 answers

The line x=5 is vertical, with undefined (infinite) slope. It cannot be expressed in point-slope form:
y=mx+c where m is the slope and c is the intercept.
Any line parallel to it will also have undefined (infinite) slope and will not be expressible in point-slope form.
It will be expressible in the form x=k for some constant k.
If such a line passes through the point (−2,4) then its equation must be:
x=−2

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