Question

If the parent function is f(x) = mx + b, what is the value of the parameter m for the line passing through the points

(–2, 7) and (4, 3)?

Answer 1

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

= (3 - 7) / (4 - (-2))

= -4 / 6

= -2/3

Therefore, the value of the parameter m is -2/3.