Question 593878
Consider the point and line below. 
Point (-9, 2)
Line y= -5 
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Plot the point and draw the vertical line.
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a) Write the equation for the line through the given point and parallel to the given line.
Draw a vertical line thru (-9,2)
Answer: x = -9
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b) Write the equation for the line through the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
Draw a horizontal line thru (-9,2)
Answer: y = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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