The function g is defined by g(x)=ax−7, where a is a constant. Find a, if the graph of g passes through the point ( 1/3,−2).

Mathematics

1 answer:

sattari [20]2 years ago

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Answer:

a = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

g(x) is the same thing as "y". Our point gives us an x and y value, so we will sub those into the equation and solve for a:

-2 = a(1/3) - 7 and

-2 = 1/3a - 7 and

5 = 1/3a so

a = 15

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