Question 41·Medium·Linear Functions
The graph of the equation is shown.
Which choice gives the equation of the linear function ?
Treat the graphed line as a separate function first: read two points to get its slope and intercept. Then use the equation shown in the prompt (here, ) to rewrite that graphed line in terms of by undoing the operations (add , then divide by ).
Hints
Read two clear points from the line
Pick two points where the line crosses grid intersections (for example, the labeled points at and ).
Write the equation of the graphed line
Compute the slope, then use to find the -intercept.
Undo the transformation
The graph is of . Once you know in terms of , set equal to that expression and isolate .
Desmos Guide
Enter two points from the graph
In Desmos, define the points from the graph, for example:
A=(-1,-6)B=(3,6)
Compute the slope and the line equation
Type:
m=(y(B)-y(A))/(x(B)-x(A))g(x)=m(x-x(A))+y(A)
This gives the equation of the graphed line as a function .
Relate to and simplify
Since equals and the graph represents , type:
f(x)=(g(x)+6)/3
Simplify the resulting expression for and match it to one of the answer choices.
Step-by-step Explanation
Find the equation of the graphed line
From the graph, the line passes through the points and .
Slope:
Using in :
So the graphed line is .
Use the fact that this graph is
Because the graph shows , set the expressions for equal:
Solve for
Add to both sides and then divide by :
Therefore, the correct choice is .