SOLUTION: Explain in your own words why the line x = 4 is a vertical line. Explain in your own words why the line y = 4 is a horizontal line.

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Question 419400: Explain in your own words why the line x = 4 is a vertical line.
Explain in your own words why the line y = 4 is a horizontal line.



Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 4 implies that "whatever y is, x equals 4." If you connect any two ordered pairs, say (4, 6), (4, 9.3) in a line, it will be vertical. Same logic applies to the horizontal line y = 4.