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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Question 1068816: How do you solve this?
Find a linear function 𝑓(𝑥) given (2) =-5 and 𝑓(-1) =3. Then find (1).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are you saying you have f%282%29=-5 and f%28-1%29=3, 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 f%28x%29=y, and say f%28x%29=mx%2Bb. You will need to solve for m and b.