SOLUTION: Write an equation for a linear function whose graph has the given characteristics. Slope : 1/6, passes through (12, 1) f(x)= ??

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Question 852555: Write an equation for a linear function whose graph has the given characteristics.
Slope : 1/6, passes through (12, 1)
f(x)= ??
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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***Using point-slope form,
y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29
y+-+1+=+highlight%281%2F6%29%28x+-+12%29
y+-+1+=+highlight%281%2F6%29x+-+2%29
y+=+highlight%281%2F6%29x+-+1%29
f(x) = (1/6)x - 1