Question

Write the equation of a line that is parallel to

x
=
−
5
x=−5x, equals, minus, 5 and that passes through the point
(
1
,
4
)
(1,4)left parenthesis, 1, comma, 4, right parenthesis.

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

The graph of x = -5 is vertical. Its slope is undetermined.

The parallel line must also have an undetermined slope.

If it passes through the point (1, 4), the equation must be

x = 1

The Figure below shows the graph x = -5 and the parallel line passing through (1, 4).