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Write a linear function with the values (-1,8) and (5,6)

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Let the function be y = ax + c.

For (-1,8), 8 = a(-1) + c → 8 = - a + c

For (5,6), 6 = a(5) + c → 6 = 5a + c

Subtract one from abother,

2 = - 6a => - 1/3 = a

Hence, 8 = - 1/3 + c → 23/3 = c

Relation is:

y = (-1/3)x + (23/3)

3y = - x + 23

3y = 23 - x

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