Explain why you cannot use y = mx + b to find the equation of a vertical line.

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Kartik Ayyar · Answer 1 · 2021-06-01T06:53:17+0000

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Because a vertical line has an undefined slope. If you were to use rise over run you get any number over 0 (ex. 7/0). You cannot divide any number by zero which means you will get an undefined answer.

Explain why you cannot use y = mx + b to find the equation of a vertical line.

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