Question

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

Answer 1

x=2


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Answer 2

Can you please show me how it is done? Thanks! :)

Answer 3

because if its parallel to x=5 then its vertical, which means it will be x=?, and in this case, x=2!!

Answer 4

I need to show work, I need to see steps to actually solving the problem for me to actually understand it well.

Answer 5

this shows the graph of x=5

Answer 6

if its parallel to that, then it must also be veritcal, since parallel lines never touch.

Answer 7

use this equation
y-y1 = m(x-x1)

(x1,y1) = (2,-7)

x =5 ------x/5 = 0
m=1/5

y = mx + c

then substitude into that equation at point (2,-7)
y+7 = 1/5(x-2)
y = x/5 - 2/5 - 7
y= x/5 -33/5

Answer 8

the second line is vertical AND passes through 2,-7, and the equation for it is x=-2. since its vertical the equation is x=?, and in this case, x=-2!

Answer 9

@Shoba, can you please show me how doing that gives me x=-2?