SOLUTION: Suppose f is a linear function such that f(5) = 3 and f(7) = -4. Find the equation for f. (Use x as the variable.)

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Question 724710: Suppose f is a linear function such that f(5) = 3 and f(7) = -4. Find the equation for f. (Use x as the variable.)
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means that the ordered pair is an element of the solution set of the function. You are given two points on a linear function, so use the two-point form:



where and are the coordinates of the given points.

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