Math Problem Statement

solve for the equation of a line that is parallel to x=4 and passes through points (3,2)

Solution

The equation x=4x = 4 represents a vertical line that passes through the point (4,y)(4, y) for any value of yy. Any line parallel to this will also be a vertical line, meaning its equation will be of the form x=cx = c, where cc is a constant.

Since the line must pass through the point (3,2)(3, 2), the equation of the line will be:

x=3x = 3

Thus, the equation of the line parallel to x=4x = 4 and passing through (3,2)(3, 2) is x=3x = 3.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the equation of a line parallel to y=5y = 5?
  2. How do you determine the equation of a line perpendicular to x=4x = 4?
  3. How can you find the distance between two vertical lines, such as x=4x = 4 and x=3x = 3?
  4. What is the general form of the equation for vertical lines?
  5. Can a vertical line have a slope? If not, why?

Tip: Vertical lines always have an undefined slope because they do not change in the yy-direction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Equation of a vertical line: x = constant

Theorems

Lines parallel to a given vertical line will also be vertical and have the form x = constant

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10