SOLUTION: Through (4, 5); perpendicular to the line y = 5

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Question 645085: Through (4, 5); perpendicular to the line
y = 5
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, stanbon:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Through (4, 5); perpendicular to the line
y = 5
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"y = 5" is a horizontal line that crosses 5 on the y-axis.
A perpendicular line would simply be a vertical line that crosses 4 on the x-axis:
x = 4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Through (4, 5); perpendicular to the line
y = 5
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y = 5 is a horizontal line.
Draw it.
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Plot the point (4,5)
Draw a vertical line thru (4,5)
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Equation:
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.