SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that goes through the point (3,7) and is perpendicular to the line x=4

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Question 265532: Write the equation of a line that goes through the point (3,7) and is perpendicular to the line x=4
Answer by roseo(33) About Me  (Show Source):
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Because the line x=4 is a vertical line then the line perpendicular to it would be a horizontal line. Therefore you need a horizontal line that passes through the point (3,7) and because all horizontal lines are in the form y=a then it must be y=7 is your line.