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below are representations of three different linear functions. write an equation for each representation table: x -3, -2, -1, 0. y 9,8,7,6

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The representation table given indicates that the function is linear, as the difference between consecutive y-values (9-8, 8-7, and 7-6) is constant. Therefore, we can represent the function with a linear equation of the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

To find the equation of the function, we can use the x- and y-values given in the table to solve for m and b. For example, using the x- and y-values (-3,9) and (-2,8), we can solve the equation 9 = m(-3) + b for m and b:

9 = -3m + b

8 = -2m + b

Subtracting the second equation from the first equation gives us:

1 = -m

So the slope of the function is -1. Substituting this value back into either equation gives us:

9 = -3(-1) + b

9 = 3 + b

6 = b

So the y-intercept of the function is 6. Therefore, the equation of the function is y = -1x + 6.

The other two representations can be solved in the same way to find the equations of those functions.

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