The equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2) is [___].

The line y = –8 is horizontal. A line perpendicular to a horizontal line is vertical, so its equation has the form x = a. Passing through (–4, –2) means x = –4, so the correct choice is x = –4.

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