SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line through the given point and perpendicular to the given line. (2,-2);y=1

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Question 911880: Find the equation of the line through the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(2,-2);y=1

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation of the line through the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(2,-2);y=1
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The given line has slope = 0; your equation must have slope = -1/0, whic
is undefined (vertixal line)
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Ans: Equation of the vertical line passing thru (2,-2) is x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=2
see my lesson on special slopes