Question

Use the table below to determine whether f(x) could represent a linear function. If it could, write f(x) in the form f(x)=mx + b

Answer 1

Explanation:

1)

f(x) = m*x + b

x = 0

5 =m*0 + b

b = 5

2)

2 = m*2 + 5

2*m = - 3

m = - 3/2

3)

f(x) = - 3/2*x + 5