SOLUTION: I need help on this question.... each setoff coordinates below are generated by a linear rule. for each set of coordinates, write an equation to describe the rule. {-1,-7}{0,-3

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each setoff coordinates below are generated by a linear rule. for each set of coordinates, write an equation to describe the rule.
{-1,-7}{0,-3}{1,1}{2,5}{4,13}{5,17}
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A liner rule is of the form y = x+a. The first coordinate in the pair is x. What do you have to add or subtract to/from it to get the second coordinate, which is y?

(-1,-7) y = x + a == -7 = -1 + a

-6 = a. So the equation is y = x -6

(0,-3) y = x + a == -3 = 0 + a == -3 = a. The equation is y = x - 3

(1,1) There is no difference so y=x

(2,5) The difference is 3. y = x+3

(4.13) The difference is 9. y=x+9

(5,17) y=x+12

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