Line Perpendicular X Axis 87E4Fb

1. **State the problem:** We need to find the equation of a line perpendicular to the x-axis passing through the point $ (8, -2) $. 2. **Recall the properties:** A line perpendicular to the x-axis is a vertical line. 3. **Equation of vertical line:** Vertical lines have the form $ x = a $, where $ a $ is the x-coordinate of any point on the line. 4. **Apply the point:** Since the line passes through $ (8, -2) $, the equation is $ x = 8 $. 5. **Slope-intercept form:** Vertical lines cannot be expressed in slope-intercept form $ y = mx + b $ because their slope is undefined. **Final answer:** The equation of the line is $$ x = 8 $$ and it cannot be written in slope-intercept form.