SOLUTION: how do I write the equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Express the final equation is standard form. Contains the point (-1,5) and is parallel to the y-axis

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Question 317802: how do I write the equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Express the final equation is standard form. Contains the point (-1,5) and is parallel to the y-axis
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parallel to the y axis means slope equals 0.
Use the point-slope form of a line.
y-yp=m%28x-xp%29
y-5=0%28x-%28-1%29%29}
highlight%28y=5%29
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