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Example 1) The graph of a linear function has slope
and y-intercept –4.
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Write an equation for this function.
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y =
x − 4
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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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The graph of a linear function has slope –
and y-intercept 2. Write an equation
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for this function.
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y = −
x + 2
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Example 2) Graph the linear function with
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equation: y =
x + 3
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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Graph the linear function with
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equation: y = –
x + 2
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