SOLUTION: If f(4) equals -1 and the graph of f is parallel to the line 3x-8y=16, find the equation for the linear function and write the answer in y=mx+b form. Thanks so much for you

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Question 602493: If f(4) equals -1 and the graph of f is parallel to the line 3x-8y=16, find the equation for the linear function and write the answer in y=mx+b form.


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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

using  y = mx = b

the graph of f is parallel to the line 3x-8y=16 OR y = (3/8)x - 2 , m = 3/8

Line f(x) = (3/8)x + b

     f(4) = 3/2 + b = -1  or  b = -5/2

Line f(x) = (3/8)x - 5/2