Which equation is represented by the function?

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking which equation corresponds to the given set of x and y values in the table. To solve it, we need to determine the relationship between x and y from the table and see which of the provided equations matches this relationship.

Answer

$y = -x - 3$
Answer for screen readers

The equation represented by the function is $y = -x - 3$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the problems with x and y values

Start by organizing the provided values from the table. The pairs are:

  • When $x = -4$, $y = 1$
  • When $x = 1$, $y = -4$
  • When $x = 6$, $y = -9$
  • When $x = 11$, $y = -14$
  1. Calculate the slope (m) between points

To find a linear relationship, use the formula for slope:

$$ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} $$

Let's calculate the slope between the points $(-4, 1)$ and $(1, -4)$:

$$ m = \frac{-4 - 1}{1 - (-4)} = \frac{-5}{5} = -1 $$

Thus, the slope $m = -1$.

  1. Write the equation in point-slope form

Use the point-slope form of a linear equation:

$$ y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) $$

Using point $(1, -4)$:

$$ y - (-4) = -1(x - 1) $$

Simplifying:

$$ y + 4 = -x + 1 $$

$$ y = -x + 1 - 4 $$

$$ y = -x - 3 $$

  1. Choose the correct equation

Now compare the derived equation $y = -x - 3$ with the answer choices given:

  • $y = -x - 3$
  • $y = -x + 3$
  • $y = x + 3$
  • $y = x - 3$

The correct equation is $y = -x - 3$.

The equation represented by the function is $y = -x - 3$.

More Information

This linear equation indicates a negative slope, meaning for every unit increase in $x$, the value of $y$ decreases by 1. This matches the trend observed in the provided data points.

Tips

  • Confusing the slope calculation: Ensure to subtract the $y$ values and $x$ values correctly.
  • Not simplifying the equation correctly: Recheck steps when converting forms.
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