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Write an equation for the line that is
perpendicular to the x-axis at the point (5,0). What
is the slope of the line?

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Answer:

equation: y = 5

slope is zero

Explanation:

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

A perpendicular line that passes through the point (5, 0) is a vertical line in which all points have 5 as their x-coordinate.

The slope is undefined since the slope of all vertical lines is undefines.

Answer: x = 5

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