SOLUTION: A line passes through the points (p, a) and (p, –a) where p and a are real numbers and p ≠ 0. Describe each of the following. Explain your reasoning. slope of the line

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Question 815223: A line passes through the points (p, a) and (p, –a) where p and a are real numbers and p ≠ 0. Describe each of the following. Explain your reasoning.
slope of the line
equation of the line
y-intercept
slope of a line perpendicular to the given line

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pick numbers for p & a.
See what you think.

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