SOLUTION: Find the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. x-intercept -4/7, y-intercept 1/2

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Question 907854: Find the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
x-intercept -4/7, y-intercept 1/2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-4/7,0)
(0, 1/2) m =%28-1%2F2%29%2F%28-4%2F7%29 = 7/8
y = (7/8)x + 1/2