Question

Find the equation of the linear function represented by the table below in slope-

intercept form.

Answer 1

Answer:
`y=-3x-2`

Explanation:

Using the values
`x=-2, y=4` and
`x=1, y=-5`, the slope is
`(-5-4)/(1-(-2))=-3`.

So, the equation is:

`y-4=-3(x+2)\\\\y-4=-3x-6\\\\y=-3x-2`