find the slope intercept form

Question

find the slope intercept form of a vertical line that passes through (-3,5)

Answer 1

The slope of a vertical line is not defined, so it cannot be expressed in the form

 

y = mx + b.

 

The only form for it is

 

x = constant.

 

You know the value of the constant, so finish from here.

Answer 2

A vertical line is in the form x = k.

In this case x = -3