SOLUTION: Explain why the point-slope formula cannot be used to find the equation of a line that is parallel to the y-axis. Thank you

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Question 574279: Explain why the point-slope formula cannot be used to find the equation of a line that is parallel to the y-axis.
Thank you

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope is undefined and there is no y-intercept
because the line is parallel to the y-axis.
Cheers,
Stan H.