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18 January, 00:27

Explain why you cannot use y = mx + b to find the equation of a vertical line.

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  1. 18 January, 02:11
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    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.
  2. 18 January, 02:43
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    because the slope would be 1/0 which is undefined
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