SOLUTION: Construct the equation of a line that goes through the origin and is perpendicular to the given equation. (a)y = 5 x = ? (b)x = -7 y = ?

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: Construct the equation of a line that goes through the origin and is perpendicular to the given equation.
(a)y = 5
x = ?

(b)x = -7
y = ?
This question is from textbook

Answer by gonzo(654) About Me  (Show Source):
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for the equation of y = 5, the equation x = 0 goes through the origin and is perpendicular to the given equation.
for the equation of x = -7, the equation y = 0 goes through the origin and is perpendicular to the given equation.