Mathematics

What does the line x = -4 represent?

  1. A line parallel to the x-axis at a distance of 4 units above the x-axis.

  2. A line parallel to the x-axis at a distance of 4 units below the x-axis.

  3. A line parallel to the y-axis at a distance of 4 units to the left of the y-axis.

  4. A line parallel to the y-axis at a distance of 4 units to the right of the y-axis.

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Answer

An equation of the form x = k represents a straight line parallel to the y-axis.

Since k = -4, the line is 4 units away from the y-axis to the left.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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