Question

I don't get this. (write a linear function f with the given values)

Answer 1

`f(x) = 1/2*x`

Explanation:

Linear functions are functions of the form "f(x) = a * x + b" where 'a' and 'b' are constants (numbers) and x is the input.

In this problem, you are given the inputs and outputs of the function. Since you know it is linear, you begin thinking about what number you can multiply on the left to get the value on the right.

-4 / 2 = -2

-2 / 2 = -1

0 / 2 = 0

We find that dividing x by 2 gives the correct output. Dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by 1/2. Therefore, we have found the answer!

f(x) = 1/2 * x

Answer 2

f(x) = (1/2)x

Explanation:

f(x) = mx + b

m is the slope

b is the y-intercept

m = rise/run

for every run of 2 in x

f(x) rises 1

m = 1/2

The y-intercept occurs when x = 0

from the table f(0) = 0

b = 0

Therefor

f(x) = (1/2)x + 0

f(x) = (1/2)x