Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and satisfies the given information. Write the equation in​ slope-intercept form, if possible. Vertical line that contains (−8, −1)   Question content area bottom Part 1 Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. ​(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the​ equation.)   A. The equation of the line cannot be written in​ slope-intercept form. The equation of the line is enter your response here.                      OR B. The equation of the line in​ slope-intercept form is enter your response here.

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Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and satisfies the given information. Write the equation in​ slope-intercept form, if possible.
Vertical line that contains (−8, −1)
 
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Part 1
Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
​(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the​ equation.)
 
A. The equation of the line cannot be written in​ slope-intercept form. The equation of the line is
enter your response here.
                     OR
B. The equation of the line in​ slope-intercept form is
enter your response here.
Expert Solution
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Slope intercept form of  a line is y=mx+c where m is slope and c is y-intercept.

The equation of a vertical line is x=k.

The slope of a vertical line is not defined or say (infinity).

 

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