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And output values, that's the last part since the crop couldn't catch all of it

And output values, that's the last part since the crop couldn't catch all of it-example-1

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We want to determine if the input and output pairings represent a function, a linear function.

We can inspect the pattern for x and y.

Let me predict a relationship of the form y = ax + b.

Let's check if it's correct, by trying a pair to generate the equation, then check if it works for the others.

I select the pair, 4 and 11.

If I put it in the equation, I get;

11= 4a+b.

Let me try another pair, 5 and 13

I obtain, 13 = 5a + b

I have 2 equations now.

13=5a + b

11= 4a + b

Subtract equation ii from i to obtain

2=a.

Put a =2 back in equation I to obtain;

13=5(2)+b

13= 10 + b , 13 - 10 = b , b =3.

Therefore, the pairing is a function,

The rule of the function is, multiply by 2 and add 3.

That is option B

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