SOLUTION: How do you solve this? Find a linear function 𝑓(𝑥) given (2) =-5 and 𝑓(-1) =3. Then find (1).

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Find a linear function 𝑓(𝑥) given (2) =-5 and 𝑓(-1) =3. Then find (1).

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are you saying you have and , and you want a linear function for that? Find the equation for the line containing points (2,-5) and (-1,3). Put into slope-intercept form, and make , and say . You will need to solve for m and b.
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