SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible. (2, -3) and (2, 4) Please show me

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Question 66136This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible.
(2, -3) and (2, 4)
Please show me how to solve this equation and write the result. I have no idea where to begin. Any help would be greatful.
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible.
(2, -3) and (2, 4)
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You need to find the slope and the y=intercept.
Slope=[4--3]/[2-2]=7/0
Aha, the slope is "undefined".
So the line is a vertical line at x=2.
EQUATION: x=2
Cheers,
stan H.

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (4 + 3)/(2 - 2) = 7/0
Means that the line is vertical.
0y + x = 2
0y = -x + 2