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Write a linear function f with f(-4) = 2 and f (6) = -3.

User Euphoric
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Answer: f(x) = −1/2x
Explanation: Use the slope formula and slope-intercept form y = mx + b to find the equation.
User Michael Alan Huff
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Answer:

Explanation:

we have 2 pts (-4,2) and (6,-3)

slope =
(-3-2)/(6-(-4))=(-5)/(10)=-(1)/(2)

so:
y=-(1)/(2)+b

plug in any point:


-3=-(1)/(2) * 6 +b


b=0

so,
y=-(1)/(2) x

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