well, surely you know that
x = h
y = k
are vertical and horizontal lines.
So plug in your numbers for h and k.
Write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines passing through the point (-1,8) .
horizontal line:
vertical line:
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If it is like in a graph, the vertical line should be up and down, and the horizontal should be side to side. X is side to side I'm pretty sure and Y is up and down.
If you know which one is x and which one is y, try answering the question like that.