SOLUTION: Looking for the equation that satisfies the following table: x|1 2 3 4 ----------- ----------- -- y|3 0 -3 -6

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Question 881627: Looking for the equation that satisfies the following table:
x|1 2 3 4
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y|3 0 -3 -6

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Looks like a straight line.
Calculate the slope (change in y divided by change in x) for any two points.
m=%280-3%29%2F%282-1%29=-3
y=-3x%2Bb
Use any point to solve for b
3=-3%281%29%2Bb
b=6
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