Question

Function m is nonlinear and m(4) = 9. Which equation could represent function m?

a. m(x)=9
b. m(x)=/x+1
c. m(x)=x^2-7
d m(x)=2/3x-2

Answer 1

The equation that could represent function m, given that m(4) = 9, is:

c. m(x) = x^2 - 7

Let's verify this by substituting x = 4 into the equation:

m(4) = 4^2 - 7

= 16 - 7

= 9

Since m(4) equals 9, the equation m(x) = x^2 - 7 satisfies the condition. Therefore, option c is the correct representation for function m.

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