Question

A functionf(x) is graphed on the coordinate plane.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -1/2x + b  meaning f(x) = -1/2x + b

Step-by-step explanation:

Use two points on the graph that you can find the value of  or use Slope = raise/run

let use points (2,0) and (0, 1)

slope = (change in the y-value)/(change in the x-value.

slope = (1 - 0)/(0 - 2)

slope = 1/-2 or -1/2

Or starting at point (2, 0) the run(x movement) = -2 and the raise is 1.

slope = raise/run

slope =  1/-2 or -1/2

Using one point (2,0) and the slope of -1/2, substitute into the slope intersect form, y = mx + b, and solve for "b" .

y= mx + b

0 = -1/2(2) + b

0 = -1 + b

1 = b

Now write your equation: y = mx +b where m = -1/2 and b = 1

y = -1/2x +b