Write an equation of the line. Write the equation in the form x = a, y = b, or y = mx + b.
-Through $( - 5,5 )$; perpendicular to $y = 8$
A) $x = 5$
B) $y = 5$
C) $x = - 5$
D) $\mathrm { y } = - 5$

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The line $y = 8$ is a horizontal line. A line perpendicular to a horizontal line is a vertical line. The equation of a vertical line through $(-5, 5)$ is $x = -5$.

Write an Equation of the Line (−5,5)( - 5,5 )(−5,5) ; Perpendicular To

Write an Equation of the Line $( - 5,5 )$ ; Perpendicular To