What linear function can be represented by the set of ordered pairs? { (-1, - 10), (3, 2), (5, 8), (7, 14) } enter your answer in the box.

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Bonnie

4 February, 06:47

What linear function can be represented by the set of ordered pairs? { (-1, - 10), (3, 2), (5, 8), (7, 14) } enter your answer in the box.

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Greta Bowers · Answer 1

(-1,-10) (3,2)

slope = (2 - (-10) / (3 - (-1) = (2 + 10) / (3 + 1) = 12/4 = 3

y = mx + b

slope (m) = 3

(3,2) ... x = 3 and y = 2

now we sub and find b, the y int

2 = 3 (3) + b

2 = 9 + b

2 - 9 = b

-7 = b

so ur equation is : y = 3x - 7 or f (x) = 3x - 7