Find equation for indicated point.

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The discussion focuses on finding the equations for vertical and horizontal lines through the point (2, 3). The vertical line is represented by the equation x = 2, while the horizontal line is represented by the equation y = 3. This is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, confirming that the horizontal line runs parallel to the x-axis at y = 3 and the vertical line runs parallel to the y-axis at x = 2.

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Homework Statement


find equations for the vertical and horizontal lines through the indicated point.

(2,3)


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the answer says vertical x=2 and horizontal y=3

is it because the line at y=3 on a graph would go horizontally at 3 and a line would go vertically at x=2
 
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Yes it is.
 
seems pretty basic thanks.
 

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