Question

The equation for the vertical line that goes through point V (−5, 17).

Options:
A) x = −5
B) y = −5
C) x = 17
D) y = 17

Answer 1

This line passes through all points with x-coordinate -5 and has no restriction on the y-coordinate. Equation for the vertical line through V

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for a vertical line is of the form

x=a, where a is the x-coordinate of any point on the line. In this case, the point

V has coordinates (−5,17)

(−5,17). Therefore, the equation for the vertical line through point

V is =−5x=−5. This is because, for every point on this line, the x-coordinate is always -5, indicating a straight vertical line parallel to the y-axis.

Option A, =−5x=−5, correctly represents the equation for the given vertical line passing through point

V. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe the equation of a vertical line through point

V and are incorrect.