Question

Select the equation of the line that passes through the point (2,6) and is perpendicular to the line x=4

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

The line x=4 is a vertical line. So, a perpendicular line will be horizontal.

Horizontal lines have an equation of the form ...

y = constant

In order for the line to go through a point with a y-coordinate of 6, the constant in the "y =" equation must be 6.

y = 6 . . . . . the desired equation