Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.3 Lines - F.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 30: 69

Answer

$y=4$

Work Step by Step

A vertical linehas an equation in the form $x=a$, where $a$ is a constant. Thus, the line $x=8$ is vertical. Recall that a line perpendicular to a vertical line is a horizontal line. A horizontal line has an equation of the form $y=a$ where $a$ is a constant. Since the line we are looking for is perpendicular to $x=8$ (which is a vertical line), then the line must be horizontal. The line contains $(3, 4)$, whose $y$-coordinate is $4$, so the line's equation must be $y=4$.
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