Question

write the equation of the line graphed below in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the line type

The line is vertical, so its equation has the form \( x = a \), where \( a \) is the x - coordinate of any point on the line.

Step2: Determine the x - coordinate

Looking at the graph, the vertical line passes through \( x=-5 \) (since it intersects the x - axis at \( x = - 5\) and is vertical, so all points on the line have \( x=-5\)). So the equation of the line is \( x=-5 \).

Answer:

\( x = - 5 \)