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Question from allison, a student:

find an equation in standard form for line passing through point (5,1) and perpendicular to line x=4

Hi Allison,

The line $x = 4$ is a vertical line so the line you are looking for is horizontal. What is the equation of the horizontal line that passes through $(5, 1)?$

Draw a diagram.
Penny

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