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Write a linear function f with the values f(3)=2 and f(0)=6

User Aamir
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Answer:

f(x) = -⁴/₃x + 6

Explanation:

f(0) = 6 means y-intercept b = 6

So we have:

f(x) = mx + 6 and f(3) = 2

So:

2 = m×3 + 6

3m + 6 = 2

3m = 2 - 6

3m = -4

m = -⁴/₃

Therefore the function:

f(x) = -⁴/₃x + 6

User N Sharma
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Answer:

for f(3)=2 is y=(2/3)x

Explanation:

y=ax

and plug x and y into the parent function.

User Mike Cantrell
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