Question

Which equation represents the line that is perpendicular to y=1/5 and passes through (-4,-3)

Answer 1

X= -4

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = - 4

Explanation:

y =
`(1)/(5)` is a horizontal line parallel to the x- axis

A perpendicular line to it will be a vertical line parallel to the y- axis.

The equation of vertical line is

x = c

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

The line passes through (- 4, - 3) with x- coordinate - 4, thus

x = - 4 ← equation of perpendicular line