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for the function whose graph is shown below, which is the correct formula for the function. please give me the answer for my daughter

for the function whose graph is shown below, which is the correct formula for the-example-1

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From the graph notice that, the y-intercept is (0,3).

The general form of the line equation with slope m and y -intercept (0,c) is

y=mx+c.

So, here c=3.

The equation will be y=mx+3.

To find slope m use any point on the line.

The point (1,1) is lies on the line.

Substitute x=1, y=1 in y=mx+3.


\begin{gathered} y=mx+3 \\ 1=m(1)+3 \\ 1-3=m \\ -2=m \end{gathered}

So, the required formula for the function whose graph is given by figure is


y=-2x+3

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