SOLUTION: Write the equation for the line passing through the point (7, 5) which is perpendicular to the line y = –15.

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Question 869159: Write the equation for the line passing through the point (7, 5) which is perpendicular to the line
y = –15.

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, ewatrrr:
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=7 is vertical while y=-15 is horizontal
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
y = –15, Horizontal Line
x = 7 would be a Perpendicular Line (7,-15) their point of Intersection.
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