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Write a linear function g with g(0) = 9 and g(8) = 7.

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Answer:

4y = 36-x

Explanation:

A linear function is in the form

y = mx + b

for g(0) = 7 ;

x = 0 and y = 9

So ;

9= 0(x) + b

b = 9

For g(8) = 7

x = 8 and y = 7

7 = 8m + 9

7-9 = 8m

8m = -2

m = -2/8 = -1/4

So the equation is;

y = -1/4x + 9

Multiply through by 4

4y = -x + 36

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