Question

Consider a function that goes through the two points (0, 5) and (1, 20). Find the formula for the function if(a) the function is linear (of the formf(x) =mx b)

Answer 1

The formula for the linear function which is passing the points (0, 5) and (1, 20) is f(x) = 15x + 5.

According to the given question.

The linear form of the function is

f(x) = mx + b

Also, the function is passing through the points (0, 5) and (1, 20).

So, the given points (0, 5) and (1, 20) must satisfy f(x) = mx + b.

Now,

At (0, 5)

f(0) = m(0) + b

⇒ 5 = 0 + b

⇒ b = 5 ..(i)

Also,

at (1, 20)

f(1) = m(1) + b

⇒ 20 = m + 5     (from i)

⇒ m = 20 - 5

⇒ m = 15

Therefore, the formula for the linear function which is passing the points (0, 5) and (1, 20) is given by

f(x) = 15(x) + 5   (on substituting the vale of m and b in f(x) = mx + b).

⇒ f(x) = 15x + 5

Hemce, the formula of the function is f(x) = 15x + 5.

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