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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is an equation of a vertical line through (5, -2)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[x=5\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

vertical line looks like \[x=something\] and here that something is 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but how would it not be y= -2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[y=-2\] is a horizontal line.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh i c thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if we have points along \[y=-2\] they look like (0,-2}, (1,-2),(2,-2) and so on. if you plot them you will see a vertical line.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome

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