Question

Complete the equation describing how

x and y are related.

-1

0

1

2.

3

y

-4

-4.5

-5

-5.5

-6

-6.5

y = -0.5x + [?]

Answer 1

The relationship between x and y is;

y = -0.5x - 4.5

Explanation:

When x = -1, y = -4.

Thus from y = -0.5x + [?], we have;

-4 = -0.5(-1) + [?]

Let's call the question mark m for easy identification.

-4 = 0.5 + m

m = -4 - 0.5

m = - 4.5

At x = 0, y = - 4.5. Thus;

-4.5 = - 0.5(0) + m

m = -4.5

At x = 1, y = -5. Thus;

-5 = - 0.5(1) + m

-5 = - 0.5 + m

-5 + 0.5 = m

m = -4.5

We are seeing the same patter as m = - 4.5

Thus the relationship between x and y is;

y = -0.5x - 4.5