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The table below represents a function.

what could be the equation of the function?​

The table below represents a function. what could be the equation of the function-example-1

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Answer: Choice C. y = -1.5x

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Step-by-step explanation:

Pick any two rows from the table to form the (x,y) points. I'll pick the first two rows.

Use the slope formula to find the slope of the line through (-6,9) and (-4,6)

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (6-9)/(-4-(-6))

m = (6-9)/(-4+6)

m = -3/2

m = -1.5

Of the four answer choices, only choice C has a slope of -1.5 so that must be the final answer. Note how the y intercept is b = 0 due to the point (0,0).

So y = -1.5x can be written as y = -1.5x+0; however, it's easier to go with the first option.

As a check, let's try something like x = 2

y = -1.5x

y = -1.5*2

y = -3

This verifies the second to last row of values. I'll let you check the other rows.

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