SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=5,and that passes through the point (-7,-5)

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Question 1126504: Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=5,and that passes through the point (-7,-5)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+y+=+5+ is a horizontal line through ( 0,5 )
Any line perpendicular to this line will be
a vertical line.
A vertical line through ( -7, -5 ) is
+x+=+-7+
( it doesn't matter what the value of y is )