Question

How can you write the equation for a linear function if you know only two ordered pairs for the function? Drag tiles tho complete the explanation. Tiles may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

Answer 1

Explanation below

Explanation:

First determine the slope using (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Then set up point slope form and add in an ordered pair for x and y to determine the y intercept: y - y1 = m(x - x1). Solve for y and you'll end up with slope intercept form.

For example: (-2,1), (3,2) find slope and y intercept.

(2-1)/(3-(-2))= 1/5

y-2=.2(x-3)

y=.2x-.6+2

y=.2x+1.4 or y=(x/5)+(7/5)