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A line is parallel to the $y$ -axis and passes through the point (3, 8). Its equation is:

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A $x = 3$
B $y = 8$
C $x = 8$
D $y = 3$

Step-by-Step Solution

A line parallel to the

y

-axis has the form

x = a

. It passes through

x = 3

, so the equation is

x = 3

.

Answer: A)

x = 3

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