Question 411157:  I need some help with understanding how to use patterns or a linear equation to complete this table, would you be able to help me out and show me what I am doing wrong.
 
X   ,   Y 
1   ,   1 
3   ,   7 
5   ,   13 
10  ,   ? 
50  ,   ? 
100 ,   ?
 
I am not sure how to figure the "?" out.
 
Thanks :o) 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! how to use patterns or a linear equation to complete this table, would you be able to help me out and show me what I am doing wrong.  
X , Y 
1 , 1 
3 , 7 
5 , 13 
10 , ? 
50 , ? 
100 , ?  
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If the relation is linear you only need 2 points 
to find the equation: 
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Using (1,1) and (3,7) 
slope = (7-1)/(3-1) = 6/2 = 3 
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Equation Form: 
y = mx + b 
1 = 3*1 + b 
b = -2 
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Equation: 
f(x) = 3x-2 
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Use that equation to determine all the "?'s". 
Cheers, 
Stan H. 
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