Question

On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (negative 8, negative 4) and (8, negative 4). A point is at (2, 6).
What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the given line and passes through the point (2, 6)?

x = 2
x = 6
y = 2
y = 6

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation: The given line is horizontal (y = −4), so a perpendicular line is vertical. A vertical line through (2, 6) is x = 2.