Question

Look at this table:

X Y
-4 7
-3 5
-2 3
-1 1
0 -1
Write a linear function (y = mx + b) or an exponential function (y = a(b)*) that models the
data.

Answer 1

y= -2x -1

Explanation:

m= (5-7)/(-3- -4) = -2/1 = -2

y-intercept = -1

y= -2x -1