SOLUTION: In the xy-coordinate plane, line l is perpendicular to the y-axis and passes through the point (5, -3).Which of the following is an equation of line l? A. x = 0 B. x = 5 C. y

Algebra ->  Coordinate-system -> SOLUTION: In the xy-coordinate plane, line l is perpendicular to the y-axis and passes through the point (5, -3).Which of the following is an equation of line l? A. x = 0 B. x = 5 C. y       Log On


   



Question 339081: In the xy-coordinate plane, line l is perpendicular to the y-axis and passes through the point (5, -3).Which of the following is an equation of line l?
A. x = 0
B. x = 5
C. y = −3
D. y + 3 = x + 5
E. y − 3 = x + 5

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perpendicular to the line y=0 means it has the form x=a
Since it passes throught (5,-3), then x=5.