SOLUTION: What is the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. x-intercept 13, y-intercept 1/5

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Question 907851: What is the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
x-intercept 13, y-intercept 1/5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope can be formed using both intercepts. The slope is negative, which you can see in your head visualizing those intercepts, as -%281%2F5%29%2F13=-1%2F65; and with that, you only need to fill the information into the formula.