Maths · The slope of a line, parallel and perpendicular lines

The graph of is perpendicular to

The graph of \( x=5 \) is perpendicular to

  • A. x-axis
  • B. y-axis
  • C. Line \( y=x \)
  • D. Line \( y=-x \)

Step-by-step solution

The graph of x=5 is a vertical line. A vertical line is perpendicular to a horizontal line. The x-axis is horizontal, so it is perpendicular to x=5.
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