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what is the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=5 and that passes through the point (-7, -5)​

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Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

The vertical line through (-7, -5) will be of the form ...

x = constant

To make the line go through the given point, the constant must be the x-coordinate of that point:

x= -7

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