Question

How do you write the equation of the line which passes through (5,-2) and is parallel to x=4? Can someone please explain?

Answer 1

well what kind of line is x=4 ?

Answer 2

A horizontal line; a line with no slope.

Answer 3

right
that means we need a horizontal line that passes through point (5,-2)
any ideas?

Answer 4

ill word it differently
(5,-2)
the x coordiate = ?
x=?

Answer 5

a line passing through x=5. Is it really that simple?

Answer 6

yea

Answer 7

it's a vertical line, but you guys pretty much have it

Answer 8

oh oops missed that
yes jim is right, its a vertical line

Answer 9

okay, that makes sense. Sorry! Thank all for all your help! :)