SOLUTION: Please help me solve the following question: Find the linear function f with domain R that satisfies the given requirements. f (0) = 3; f(-2) = 7

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Question 574888: Please help me solve the following question:
Find the linear function f with domain R that satisfies the given requirements.
f (0) = 3; f(-2) = 7
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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The corresponding points are (0,3) and (-2,7)
slope, +m+=+%287-3%29%2F%28-2-0%29
m+=+-2
The equation of the line using m = -2, x%5B1%5D=0, and y%5B1%5D=3 is
y-y%5B1%5D=m%28x-x%5B1%5D%29
y-3=-2%28x-0%29
y=-2x%2B3
Answer: highlight%28f%28x%29=-2x%2B3%29