Monday, August 11, 2014

Provide the linear function if the representing graph passes through the points (2;3) and (-2;-3)?

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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