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Why is the line x=4 a vertical line?

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This is an original and detailed solution to explain and define the concept of vertical line. A graph for equation x=4 is also included to explain the concept clearly.

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Problem: Why is the line x=4 a vertical line?

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Definition of Vertical Line:

VERTICAL LINES are the lines that have the same x-coordinate associated with every y-coordinate along the y axis. Whatever value we assign to y-coordinate but x-coordinate value ...

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