Question

Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to x = -1 and that passes through the Point (8, -4).

Answer 1

Answer:

y = - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

x = - 1 is the equation of a vertical line parallel to the y- axis

The equation of a line perpendicular to it will therefore be a horizontal line parallel to the x- axis with equation

y = c

where c is the value of the y- coordinates the line passes through.

The line passes through (8, - 4 ) with y- coordinate - 4 , then

y = - 4 ← equation of perpendicular line