SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line through the point (-5,-2) that is perpendicular to the x-axis.State the slope of the line.

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Question 1066456: Write an equation of a line through the point (-5,-2) that is perpendicular to the x-axis.State the slope of the line.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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slopes of line perpendicular to the x-axis are undefined. Their equation is x= whatever the x-value of the coordinate is.
here, the x value is -5
the equation of the line is x= -5
(-5,-2) is one of those points.