To graph the linear equation x = 2, we first need to understand that this equation represents a vertical line on the Cartesian plane. A vertical line means that no matter what value y takes, x will always be 2.
Here’s how to graph it:
- Start by drawing a set of axes. Label the horizontal axis as x-axis and the vertical axis as y-axis.
- Locate the point where x equals 2. This means you will find the point on the x-axis at (2, 0).
- Next, draw a vertical line that goes through the point (2, 0). This line will extend infinitely in both the upward and downward directions.
This line indicates that for every possible value of y, x will always equal 2. Thus, the equation describes a straight line that runs parallel to the y-axis.