SOLUTION: write a rule for the linear function whose graph has a slope m= -1/3 and a y-intercept b=-2

Question 316578: write a rule for the linear function whose graph has a slope m= -1/3 and a y-intercept b=-2
Found 3 solutions by moshiz08, CharlesG2, solver91311:
Answer by moshiz08(60)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation of the line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b. Plug in the values you are given for m and b.
Then you will have a rule that tells you, for any given value of x, how to find the y-value that corresponds to it.
For instance, if x=0, then y=-2. If x=3, then y=-3.

Answer by CharlesG2(834)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write a rule for the linear function whose graph has a slope m= -1/3 and a y-intercept b=-2
if you want this in slope-intercept form of y=mx+b, then:
y = (-1/3)x - 2
OR
f(x) = (-1/3)x - 2

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The value of the dependent variable is equal to negative one-third times the value of the independent variable, said quantity minus two.

John

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