Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.10 - Lines - 1.10 Exercises - Page 114: 7

Answer

(a) Yes (b) Yes (c) No (d) Yes Refer to the step by step part for the explanation.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: (i) The graph of $y=k$ is a horizontal line and has a slope of 0. (ii) The graph of $ =h$ is a vertical line and has undefined slope. Thus, (a) Yes. The line is horizontal because the equation is of the form $y=k$. (b) Yes. The line is vertical because the equation is of the form $x=h$. (c) No. A line perpendicular to a horizontal line is a vertical line. A vertical line has an undefined slope. (d) Yes. A line perpendicular to a vertical line is a horizontal line. A horizontal line has a slope of 0.
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