kaetlinpearl
kaetlinpearl kaetlinpearl
  • 06-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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Explain why you cannot use y = mx + b to find the equation of a vertical line.

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  • 06-05-2020

Answer:

because the slope would be 1/0 which is undefined

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icyfire
icyfire icyfire
  • 06-05-2020

Answer:

Because a vertical line has an undefined slope. If you were to use rise over run you get any number over 0 (ex. 7/0). You cannot divide any number by zero which means you will get an undefined answer.

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