Write the equation of a vertical line that goes through the point (5, -1).

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the equation of a vertical line that passes through the point (5, -1). A vertical line has the form x = a constant, where the constant is the x-coordinate of the point through which the line passes.

Answer

The equation of the vertical line is $x = 5$.
Answer for screen readers

The equation of the vertical line is $x = 5$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the x-coordinate of the point

The point given is (5, -1). The x-coordinate is 5.

  1. Write the equation of the vertical line

The equation of a vertical line that passes through a point is expressed as $x = a$, where $a$ is the x-coordinate of the point.

  1. Substitute the x-coordinate

Substituting the x-coordinate from the point into the equation gives:

$$ x = 5 $$

The equation of the vertical line is $x = 5$.

More Information

Vertical lines have equations in the form $x = c$, where $c$ is the constant x-coordinate. In this case, since the line passes through the point (5, -1), the equation is simply $x = 5$.

Tips

  • Confusing the equation of a vertical line with that of a horizontal line, which is of the form $y = c$.
  • Forgetting that the y-coordinate does not affect the equation of a vertical line.
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