SOLUTION: write a linear function f with f(-2) = 6 and f(0) = -4

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Question 1154353: write a linear function f with f(-2) = 6 and f(0) = -4
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
points on the line are (-2,6) and (0,-4).

f%28x%29=%28%286-%28-4%29%29%2F%28-2-0%29%29x-4

highlight%28f%28x%29=5x-4%29

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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points on the line are (-2,6) and (0,-4).


f(x) = %28%286-%28-4%29%29%2F%28-2-0%29%29%2Ax-4 = %2810%2F%28-2%29%29%2Ax+-+4 = -5x - 4.


ANSWER.  f(x) = -5x - 4.

The solution by @josgarithmetic is incorrect.