Question

write an equation of the line that passes through (2 -7) and is parallel to the line x=5

Answer 1

Ok, so you need a point and the slope to find the equation of a line.

Answer 2

You have your point.

Answer 3

i have spent about 45 minutes reviewing my teachers notes ha had us take, and i jsut don't understand this question!

Answer 4

And if two lines are parallel they have the same slope.

Answer 5

i would think so

Answer 6

what is the slope of line x = 5

Answer 7

So, using the point slope intercept form ( y-0)=m(x-0) do you think you can figure this out?

Answer 8

Think about what the slope of x=5 should be.

Answer 9

well now that i know the formula, i could propably figure it out, he didnt give us a equation! thanks

Answer 10

not equation, formula to use

Answer 11

Yeah. most people use y=mx+b. But this is so much easier!

Answer 12

thanks for the help

Answer 13

No problem.