Question

Write the linear equation that gives the rule for this table.

Answer 1

Answer:

f(x) = -7x + 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope intercept form is

y = mx + b

m is slope

b is y-intercept

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y decreases by 7 for each increase of 1 in x

slope = -7

to find "b" plug in one of the points and m = -7

using point (3, -20)

y = mx + b

-20 = -7(3) + b

-20 = -21 + b

b = 1

The equation is

f(x) = -7x + 1