We'll write the standard form of a linear function
f(x):
f(x) = ax + b
We know,
from enunciation, that the graph of the function is passing through the given
points.
By definition, a point belongs to a curve if the
coordinates of the point verify the equation of the
curve.
(2;3) is located on the graph of y = ax+b if and
only if:
3 = a*(2) + b
2a + b
= 3 (1)
(-2;-3) belongs to the graph of y = ax+b if and
only if:
-3 = -2a + b
-2a + b
= -3 (2)
We'll add (2) to
(1)
2a + b -2a + b = 3-3
We'll
eliminate and combine like terms:
2b =
0
b = 0
From
(1)=>2a+b=3 => 2a = 3
a =
3/2
The linear function f(x), whose graph is
passing through the given points is: f(x) = 3x/2.
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