How do you write a line parallel to #x=-5# and goes through point (1,-2)? Algebra Forms of Linear Equations Equations of Parallel Lines 1 Answer Wataru Nov 13, 2014 Since #x=-5# is a vertical line, the line we are looking for is also a vertical line, whose equation is of the form #x=a#. Since it goes through #(1,-2)#, the equation must be #x=1#. I hope that this was helpful. Answer link Related questions Are two lines with the same slope and y intercept considered to be parallel? Why does slope tell you if two lines are parallel? How do you write an equation of a line that is parallel to another? How do you know if two lines are parallel? How do you find the slope of a line? How do you find the slope of #2x+8y=9#? How do you write a line parallel to #y=-3/5x+2# and goes through point (0,-2)? What is the slope of the line that is parallel to #y=-4.75#? How do you write an equation of a line that is parallel to #y+3x=7# and passes through point #(7,2)#? What is the slope of a line parallel to the line x = ? See all questions in Equations of Parallel Lines Impact of this question 13792 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License