SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line perpendicular to the line x=4 and passing through the point (4,2)

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Question 300170: What is the equation of the line perpendicular to the line x=4 and passing through the point (4,2)
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The line x=4 is "vertical", parallel to the y-axis.
Lines perpendicular to it are parallel to the x-axis.
--> y = 2