SOLUTION: Find the peripendicular to x=2 and passing through (3,-7) What will be the equation

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Question 614917: Find the peripendicular to x=2 and passing through (3,-7) What will be the equation
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x+=+2+ is a vertical line through (2,0)
Any line perpendicular to it will be a
horizontal line.
the general equation for a horizontal line
would be +y+=+c+ where (x,c) is any point on the line
The line goes through (3,-7), so +c+=+-7+
and the equation is +y+=+-7+

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the peripendicular to x=2 and passing through (3,-7) What will be the equation
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y = -7
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