SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line satisfying the given conditions, giving it in slope-intercept form if possible. 1) Through (1,-4), perpendicular for x=4

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Question 483504: Find the equation of the line satisfying the given conditions, giving it in slope-intercept form if possible.

1) Through (1,-4), perpendicular for x=4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Anything perpendicular to x=4 will be of the y=k where k is some number

Since the line MUST go through (1,-4), we know that k=-4 (since the y-coordinate is -4)

So the equation of the perpendicular line is y = -4