SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Write equation in slope-intercept form. (1,17); x=4

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Question 160431: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Write equation in slope-intercept form.
(1,17); x=4

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember, equations of the form x=k are ALWAYS perpendicular to equations of the form y=n. Since the y-coordinate is 17, this means that the equation y=17 is the perpendicular line to x=4 that goes through (1,17)


Note: the equation in slope intercept form is y=0x%2B17 where the slope is m=0 and the y-intercept is b=17 which is the point (0,17)