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A linear function h models a relationship in which the dependent variable decreases 2 units for every 3 units the independent variable increases. The value of function at 0 is 2.Graph h

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y-intercept is 2

Slope is -2/3

The equation is: y = -²/₃x + 2

x-intercept is: x = 3

How to solve a Linear function model?

h(x) is linear function and we know that the general form of the equation of a line in slope intercept form is:

y = mx + c

where:

m is slope

c is y-intercept

Thus:

y = h(x) = mx + C

y-intercept = h(0) = 2 = c

the dependent variable decreases 2 units for every 3 units the independent variable increases. Thus:

Slope = independent variable/dependent variable = -2/3

Thus, the equation is:

y = -²/₃x + 2

x-intercept = h(x) =0

Thus:

0 = -²/₃x+2

²/₃x = 2

x = 3

Complete question is:

A linear function h models a relationship in which the dependent variable decreases 2 units for every 3 units the independent variable increases. Graph h when h(0)=2. Then identify the slope, y-intercept, and x-intercept of the graph.

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