What is the equation of a vertical line passing through the point (–5, –1)?

y = –5

y = –1

x = –5

x = –1

Question

What is the equation of a vertical line passing through the point (–5, –1)?

 y = –5

 y = –1

 x = –5

 x = –1

lopezking1 · Answer

C lol

mathlegend · Answer

@lopezking1 why is it C?

mathlegend · Answer

As a community we do not like to see individuals just out answers. So, please, do not do that again. @lopezking1

lopezking1 · Answer

If it has an undefined slope, it means it is a straight vertical line. This is because the equation for slope is m=rise/run. Undefined means that you divided by zero, or that the run is zero. The line has no change in x.

mathlegend · Answer

@lopezking1 good, that would be more beneficial then your first post. Do you understand? We are called OpenStudy not OpenAnswers. :D

lopezking1 · Answer

Okay :( i sorry