Single Variable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, Enhanced Edition
Single Variable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, Enhanced Edition
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ISBN: 9781337687805
Author: James Stewart
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter B, Problem 20E
To determine

To find: The equation of the line for the given conditions.

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Answer to Problem 20E

The equation of the line is x=4.

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Given:

The required line is passing through the points (4,5) and parallel to x-axis.

Property used:

Two non-vertical lines are parallel if and only if they have the same slope.

Calculation:

Since the line is parallel to y-axis, the equation of the line is of the form xy=c, where c is constant.

From the given information, x-coordinate is 4.

Thus, the equation of the line is x=4.

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