SOLUTION: how do you solve a problem that says parallel to the y-axis and passes through (-5,-2)? Thanks

Question 53365: how do you solve a problem that says parallel to the y-axis and passes through (-5,-2)? Thanks
Answer by funmath(2933) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Lines that a parallel to the y axis are vertical (the go straight up and down). These special lines have undefined slopes and special equations of x= a number with no y in the equation. You have to memorize this special case.
Your point is (-5,-2) so your equation is x=-5.

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