The function of x is
.
<u>SOLUTION:</u>
Given that, we have to write a linear function f with function of (-4) =2 and function of 6=(−3).
Now, let the linear function be
Then, function of -4 = 
And, function of 6 = 
On equating (1) and (2) to find the value of a,

On grouping the common terms,


On substituting the value of (3) in (1) we get,


So, the function of x = 
From 2:30-3:30 is 1hr and from 3:30-4:00 is 30 min from 4:00-4:15 is 15 minutes
Add up these time you get 1hr and 45min
First piece:
Nathan doesn´t use= 9.8 ft - 5.2 ft=4.6 ft
Second piece:
Nathan doesn´t use=7.5 ft-6.1 ft=1.4 ft
Third piece:
Nathan doesn´t use= 12 ft.
feet of wood don´t use=4.6 ft + 1.4 ft + 12 ft=18 ft.
Answer: Nathan doesn´t use 18 feet