Question

Hi e1:)...pls I need help with: write an equation of the line containing the specified point & perpendicular to the indicated line (4,-2) x=1

Answer 1

well, what line is perp to "x" ? any guesses?

Answer 2

no, I'm sorry

Answer 3

the trick is on noticing the equation itself; and this one is a favorite to trick up on

Answer 4

you got that right, I keep reading the material over and over

Answer 5

the perp line to a an x= equation is a y= equation

Answer 6

given the point:

(4,-2)

we see that y=-2

and that is our equation really. y = -2

Answer 7

thank you amistre64
I need to look at this harder, but I'm sure you are right

Answer 8

good luck with it :)