Find an equation of the line that fits this description:
passes through (4,-6) and is perpendicular to the x-axis.

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anonymous · Answer

$$x=4$$

anonymous · Answer

How do you get the answer?

anonymous · Answer

a line perpendicular to the x-axis has an undefined slope, i.e. it is vertical

anonymous · Answer

I couldn't figure out how to set up my equation

anonymous · Answer

Only one coordinate was given

anonymous · Answer

yes, it is more of a thinking question

anonymous · Answer

plot the point on a graph and you will better see how to get the answer

anonymous · Answer

Ok

anonymous · Answer

This would be one I have to use the graph for then.  I was thinking there was a formula for this one too.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for your help

anonymous · Answer

well, I guess there is a formula for anything, but math is much easier if you understand what is being asked rather than try and find the correct formula.

But your book/notes at some point probably tells you the form of vertical and horizontal line equations

your very welcome

anonymous · Answer

what do you mean by saying GodKeptMe?

anonymous · Answer

I have been through a lot of hard times in my life and I continue to struggle.  I believe that I am still here because God Kept Me.  So I use this as my alias. It is symbolic to me.  

I am sorry for the delayed response but I was prepping to take an exam at school.

anonymous · Answer

I am leaving now.  TTYL and thanks for inquiring about me.

anonymous · Answer

:) nice
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