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Write a rule for the linear function in the graph

Write a rule for the linear function in the graph-example-1
User Graciela
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(3,-1)(4,3)
slope(m) = (3 - (-1) / (4 - 3) = 4/1 = 4

y = mx + b
slope(m) = 4
use either of ur sets of points....(4,3)...x = 4 and y = 3
now sub and find b, the y int
3 = 4(4) + b
3 = 16 + b
3 - 16 = b
-13 = b

so ur equation is : y= 4x - 13 <==
User Josh Hardman
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