QuestionFind the -intercept of the function from the points: (1, 8), (2, 6), (3, 4), (4, 2).
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The function is linear, as suggested by the constant rate of change in the table. . The -intercept is the value of when .
STEP 2
We first need to find the slope of the function. The slope is the change in divided by the change in .
STEP 3
Now, plug in the given values for and to calculate the slope. We can use any two points from the table for this. Let's use the points (1,8) and (2,6).
STEP 4
Calculate the slope.
STEP 5
Now that we have the slope, we can use the point-slope form of a linear equation to find the equation of the line. The point-slope form is , where is the slope and is a point on the line.
STEP 6
Plug in the values for the slope and a point on the line to find the equation of the line. Let's use the point (1,8).
STEP 7
implify the equation.
STEP 8
Rearrange the equation to solve for .
STEP 9
Now that we have the equation of the line, we can find the -intercept by setting .
STEP 10
Calculate the -intercept.
The -intercept of the function is10.
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