Question

what is the equation of a line that is parallel to the line x=17 and contains the point (-2,4)

Answer 1

OK. First, so you notice anything about that first line you are given, x=17?

Answer 2

There is no y value

Answer 3

Well, every y value would have x=17! So, what does that make that line if you sketch a quick graph?

Answer 4

Would it be a vertical line?

Answer 5

Yes!
So, what would be parallel to that and pass through (-2,4)?

Answer 6

x=-2?

Answer 7

/cheer

Answer 8

YAY!!! :D That was so much more simple than I was thinking, thanks :)

Answer 9

np. Yah, normally irt is find the slope of the first line and the equation of the second with the same slope. But this time you got a special line where it is easier to see.