Question

A line goes through the points (5, -1) and (7, -5). What is a possible equation to a new line that is perpendicular?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:Equation of line perpendicular to , x=4 is

y +k=0

As, keep in mind , the equation of line perpendicular to , ax + by +c=0 is b x - a y +c=0

As, given the line perpendicular to, x =4, passes through the point (5,7).

So, y+k =0, passes through (5,7).

→ 7 +k=0

→ k= -7

So, line perpendicular to x=4, which passes through the point (5,7) is →y-7=0 that is y=7.