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Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=-1 and that passes through the point (8,-4)

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

y=-1 is a horizontal line, meaning that the line perpendicular to it must have a undefined slope (x=a). since the x-coordinate of the point we want to pass through is 8, the line must be x = 8

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