Question

Write the equation of the line which passes through (2, 1) and is perpendicular to x = –2

Answer 1

its good to know that the eqauation x=-2 is just a vertical line thru x=-2 for starters

Answer 2

ok, thanks haha

Answer 3

can you tell me what is perp to a vertical line?

Answer 4

hint: it begins with an "h" and ends with an "orizontal"

Answer 5

oh, sorry i had 2 step away, haha yes, I know. I'm not THAT lost.

Answer 6

;) whew!!

since x= represents a vertical line then,
y= represents a horizontal line

we need a "y=" such that it passes thru the point (2,1).

Answer 7

mkay

Answer 8

since the points are defined as (x,y)
(2,1), tells us that y=1

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

so thats our equation: y=1